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WJ04 LYY

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,073 mi
Last recorded46,073 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 LYY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 46,073 miles

BATTERY LOOSE

BOTH HEAD LIGHTS HAVE POOR PATTERNS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85-90% WORN (3.5.1g)

Nearside RACK GAITER DAMP

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,820 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

ns front brake binding slightly

ns rack gaiter damp

Fail 13 Nov 2014 43,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

ns front brake binding slightly

ns rack gaiter damp

Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,476 miles

front brake imbalance has only just met requirements 24%

Fail 11 Nov 2013 39,471 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,430 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,828 miles

ns front & ns rear wheels inner rim damaged

ns rear tyre sidewall scuffed/perished & cracked around tread

os rear tyre getting low 185/55/15

Fail 14 Nov 2011 29,828 miles

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

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

ns front & ns rear wheels inner rim damaged

ns rear tyre sidewall scuffed/perished & cracked around tread

os rear tyre getting low 185/55/15

Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,160 miles

ns front wheel inner rim damaged/bent

ns rear tyre cracked around sidewall to tread

ns rear tyre sidewall perished/kerbed

ns rear wheel inner rim damaged/bent

Fail 15 Nov 2010 26,160 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ns front wheel inner rim damaged/bent

ns rear tyre cracked around sidewall to tread

ns rear tyre sidewall perished/kerbed

ns rear wheel inner rim damaged/bent

Pass 4 Dec 2009 22,668 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 19,189 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 15,404 miles

rear exhaust poor condition, blowing slightly

Fail 2 Jan 2008 15,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust poor condition, blowing slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2007 11,121 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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WJ04 LYY is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WJ04 LYY, 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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WJ04 LYY is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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