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VU04 CVD

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,568 mi
Last recorded72,568 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 CVD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,568 miles

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front headlight aim weak but light source not reduced

Fail 17 Mar 2016 72,568 miles

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

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front headlight aim weak but light source not reduced

Fail 9 Mar 2016 72,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre tread worn 1.57mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside front headlight aim weak but light source not reduced

slight grabbing of rear brakes when applied

two child seats fitted in rear of vehicle not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 21 Feb 2015 54,515 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 37,361 miles

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

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

front discs pitted

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

o/s/r tyre 3mm centre

Fail 15 Mar 2014 37,361 miles

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

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

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

front discs pitted

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

o/s/r tyre 3mm centre

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,130 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 36,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 35,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake dics pitted

Front n/s and o/s tyres wearing unevenly outter edge 1.6mm

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear n/s and o/s tyre walls cracking customer should change all 4 soon as

Pass 7 Jul 2010 33,843 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2009 30,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 30,383 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 25,833 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,931 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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VU04 CVD is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VU04 CVD, 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 VU04 CVD registered?

VU04 CVD is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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