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VU04 ZXW

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2017

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2016 43,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 40,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

both nearside tyres slightly perished on outer walls

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake slightly high in operation

Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,512 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

exhaust centre in poor condition

Fail 25 Sep 2014 37,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

exhaust centre in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,445 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box baffles are noisey

exhaust middle section is corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished/cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2012 31,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box baffles are noisey

exhaust middle section is corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished/cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,752 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2010 25,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 22,695 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,456 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 14,500 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 ZXW 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 76.9%.

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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

VU04 ZXW is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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