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VO54 TVZ

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,920 mi
Last recorded42,920 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 TVZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 42,920 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 38,251 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,094 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 34,094 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,881 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,252 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,986 miles

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

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

power steering rack damp

Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,456 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 23,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 19,916 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 15,320 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 15,316 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 14,716 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

oil leaking from gearbox gear selector shaft.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 12,065 miles

hand brake lever travel

Pass 27 Feb 2008 9,190 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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VO54 TVZ 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 VO54 TVZ, 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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VO54 TVZ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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