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WF04 SXM

2004 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,981 mi
Last recorded29,981 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 SXM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,981 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 27,691 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight weep from power steering rack

Pass 12 May 2014 25,999 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,417 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 23,414 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,114 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 21,109 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,708 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,079 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,772 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,327 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 10,327 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 7,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 7,310 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 SXM is a 2004 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WF04 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

WF04 SXM is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is WF04 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF04 SXM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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