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VU54 WYP

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,290 mi
Last recorded41,290 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 WYP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 41,290 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 40,703 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 40,231 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 40,219 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 39,269 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack from both gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 39,269 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack from both gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 37,558 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 35,713 miles

free play in handbrake

nearside front headlamp insecure at bottom

offside front brake pads worn low

Fail 16 Aug 2017 35,713 miles

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

free play in handbrake

nearside front headlamp insecure at bottom

offside front brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Sep 2016 33,698 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,735 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition and repaired with paste

Suspect handbrake mountings insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,533 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 26,460 miles

Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2012 24,095 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,392 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 18,414 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 15,246 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Aug 2008 12,222 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,314 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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VU54 WYP is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VU54 WYP, 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 VU54 WYP registered?

VU54 WYP is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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