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AU04 WNZ

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,389 mi
Last recorded69,389 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 WNZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,389 miles

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

offside door mirror has slight damage

offside front wing/door has damage to bodywork

Fail 26 Mar 2013 69,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside door mirror has slight damage

offside front wing/door has damage to bodywork

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,236 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 50,236 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,113 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 35,113 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 26,020 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front subframe welded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,020 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front subframe welded

Pass 9 Apr 2009 23,851 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 23,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AU04 WNZ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AU04 WNZ, 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 AU04 WNZ registered?

AU04 WNZ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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