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VO54 XJC

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,921 mi
Last recorded66,921 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,921 miles

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

both headlights dull.

Fail 28 Feb 2020 66,921 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both headlights dull.

Pass 18 Feb 2019 62,448 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 62,448 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 58,602 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 58,602 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 54,199 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 54,199 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,691 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,411 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight weep around rack ends , centre exhaust corroded and slight blow at joint

Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,448 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,399 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 41,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,204 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,196 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 37,077 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,048 miles

unable to fully test both rear outer seat belt`s as child seat`s fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2009 32,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

unable to fully test both rear outer seat belt`s as child seat`s fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,248 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,229 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 28,217 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 28,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XJC is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XJC, 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 VO54 XJC registered?

VO54 XJC is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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