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WJ04 TFZ

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,479 mi
Last recorded57,479 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 TFZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,479 miles

Long handbrake travel

N/s/f brake binding

Fail 27 Apr 2017 57,479 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Long handbrake travel

Pass 4 May 2016 54,293 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2015 49,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 30 Apr 2015 49,636 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,047 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,204 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 38,440 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,779 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 31,947 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,947 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,995 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,706 miles

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

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

Power steering belt starting to perish

Fail 7 Apr 2008 26,706 miles

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

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

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

Power steering belt starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,993 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 TFZ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TFZ, 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 WJ04 TFZ registered?

WJ04 TFZ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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