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GV04 XLC

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,183 mi
Last recorded53,183 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 XLC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 53,183 miles

advise front bulkhead crossbar corroded under servo

Fail 3 Jun 2015 53,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise front bulkhead crossbar corroded under servo

Pass 28 May 2014 48,374 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,469 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,893 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,984 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,558 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 11,450 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fueltank slight surface corosion

Pass 21 Sep 2007 7,365 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 6,940 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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GV04 XLC is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV04 XLC, 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 GV04 XLC registered?

GV04 XLC is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is GV04 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV04 XLC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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