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WG04 KTJ

2004 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

34,135 mi
Last recorded34,135 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 KTJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 34,135 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 34,134 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2018 34,117 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 May 2017 32,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 May 2017 32,065 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2016 30,055 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

Exhaust system rusty

Front brakes binding

Handbrake travel high

Nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Power steering rack damp

Fail 17 May 2016 30,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

Exhaust system rusty

Front brakes binding

Handbrake travel high

Nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Power steering rack damp

Pass 17 May 2016 30,055 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on tread

Exhaust system rusty

Front brakes binding

Handbrake travel high

Nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Power steering rack damp

Pass 15 May 2015 27,221 miles

Exhaust system very rusty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 19 May 2014 25,155 miles

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

battery slightly insecure

center and rear exhaust sections corroded

slight side movement in parking brake lever

Pass 9 Apr 2013 22,244 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 22,242 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2012 18,466 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 14,849 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 14,849 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 13,678 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 13,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,918 miles

front wiper rubbers split

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 39,187 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 9,984 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 9,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WG04 KTJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WG04 KTJ, 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 WG04 KTJ registered?

WG04 KTJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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