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BW04 ZVG

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,640 mi
Last recorded97,640 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 ZVG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 97,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 90,934 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 90,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012
Fail 6 Mar 2012

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2011 73,658 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 73,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 May 2010 61,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2010 61,282 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,050 miles

nearside front tyre inner and outer treads to shoulders wearing low and outer sidewall cut in several places,recommend renewal of tyre

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,408 miles

chuncks out of n/s front tyre outer wall

Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,659 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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BW04 ZVG is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 44,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW04 ZVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BW04 ZVG registered?

BW04 ZVG is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 August 2004.

Is BW04 ZVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 ZVG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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