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WJ04 ULT

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,817 mi
Last recorded111,817 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 111,817 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 11,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front tyre low pressure

Pass 2 Aug 2014 90,399 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 80,172 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front has damage

Fail 31 Jul 2013 80,172 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,164 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 62,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,474 miles

offside rear tyre getting low on tread, and sighns of perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,351 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 36,351 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

chip in screen outside swept area

Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,606 miles

has chip in nearside upper screen

Fail 27 Jul 2009 20,553 miles

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

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

has chip in nearside upper screen

Pass 29 Jul 2008 9,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 6,338 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 6,338 miles

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

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 ULT 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 60%.

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 ULT, 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 ULT is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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