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VU04 XWG

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,494 mi
Last recorded30,494 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 XWG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 30,494 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 30,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment REAR BRAKE READINGS POOR, INDICATING ADJUSTMENT INCORRECT. (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 29,960 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front indicators pale both sides

Nearside Front wiper worn

Fail 21 Mar 2019 29,690 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front indicators pale both sides

Nearside Front wiper worn

Pass 22 Mar 2018 28,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Front damage from wiper blade on screen

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 27,905 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 27,905 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 26,946 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,542 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,050 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,770 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,239 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 19,270 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,669 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Mar 2009 14,158 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,768 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 11,745 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 8,316 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 8,316 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 XWG is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VU04 XWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 XWG registered?

VU04 XWG is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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The MOT history for VU04 XWG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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