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WG54 DFV

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,464 mi
Last recorded45,464 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 DFV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 45,464 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 45,464 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 41,604 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 41,604 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 37,344 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 37,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 34,112 miles

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

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

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 3 Dec 2018 31,732 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 31,732 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 29,624 miles

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Fail 6 Dec 2017 29,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Wiper Blade Worn

Pass 7 Dec 2016 26,387 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 25,354 miles

Centre Front item removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre has a deep gouge in outer sidewall

Fail 23 Nov 2015 25,354 miles

Centre Front item removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has a deep gouge in outer sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2014 24,046 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 22,857 miles

both rear tyres old 04 and perished

Fail 21 Nov 2013 22,857 miles

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

both rear tyres old 04 and perished

Pass 14 Nov 2012 21,586 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 20,459 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 19,103 miles

slight damage to nearside rear inner tyre wall

Pass 6 Nov 2009 16,873 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 16,873 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 12,662 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 10,095 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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WG54 DFV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG54 DFV, 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 WG54 DFV registered?

WG54 DFV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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