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AU04 WPL

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,491 mi
Last recorded92,491 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,491 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front arch corroded

rack ends have slight play

Fail 5 Sep 2016 92,491 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front arch corroded

rack ends have slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,689 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,315 miles

wiper blades ends split

Fail 9 Sep 2014 80,304 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

oil level low

wiper blades ends split

Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 74,912 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 69,663 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2012 69,645 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2011 65,824 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 60,129 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 60,064 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,323 miles

all tyres getting low on tread and showing signs of deterioration

Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,496 miles

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

Rear tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 3 Dec 2007 42,100 miles

n/s/f wing damaged

n/s/r tyre wall starting to crack up

noise from engine

o/s washer jet split under bonnet

Pass 6 Dec 2006 36,918 miles

front screen slightly marked

srs light on?

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 WPL is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WPL, 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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AU04 WPL is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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