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WJ04 UKC

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,148 mi
Last recorded77,148 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 UKC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2015 77,148 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 77,148 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 69,217 miles

OSR tyre sidewall perished

Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,226 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 61,226 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box weak with corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2012 53,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box weak with corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,493 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,607 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,453 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 29,868 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,868 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,616 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 21,616 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 UKC is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ04 UKC registered?

WJ04 UKC is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WJ04 UKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 UKC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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