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WF04 XBL

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,795 mi
Last recorded54,795 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 XBL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,795 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,918 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 49,913 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust rusty

front tyres cracking

n/s front tyre worn on edge

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 48,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 22 Jul 2013 48,734 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s wiper slight inscure

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2011 43,482 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,580 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 38,826 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 May 2009 38,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 28,563 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2007 18,747 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 18,746 miles

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

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 XBL is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XBL, 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 WF04 XBL registered?

WF04 XBL is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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