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VU04 XCJ

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,065 mi
Last recorded78,065 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,065 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 78,065 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,812 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 73,808 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,820 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,202 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Apr 2012 60,177 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,246 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 37,654 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,554 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 31,542 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,719 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 XCJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

VU04 XCJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is VU04 XCJ safe to buy?

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