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WF04 SXB

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,194 mi
Last recorded54,194 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 SXB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,194 miles

Engine management light on

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Tank Corroded

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

Rear Petrol Tank Strap Snapped

Fail 7 Nov 2016 54,194 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine management light on

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Tank Corroded

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

Rear Petrol Tank Strap Snapped

Pass 4 Dec 2015 51,432 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

nsf tyre perished

oil leak

underside and all suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2015 51,426 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust system corroded

nsf tyre perished

oil leak

underside and all suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 47,712 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 43,785 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 43,785 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2013 40,062 miles

FUEL TANK STRAPS HAVE SOME CORROSION

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 May 2013 40,060 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FUEL TANK STRAPS HAVE SOME CORROSION

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2012 38,658 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 38,087 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 36,632 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,553 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,550 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,227 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 13,197 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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WF04 SXB is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF04 SXB, 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 WF04 SXB registered?

WF04 SXB is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is WF04 SXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF04 SXB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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