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WJ04 YAV

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,844 mi
Last recorded70,844 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 YAV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 70,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 58,589 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 58,589 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2014 46,103 miles

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

Screws in offside rear tyre

Slight play in nearside track rod end

Very slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 8 Jun 2013 38,533 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 38,533 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 29,923 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 29,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,227 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2011 23,276 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 16,772 miles

***brakes require attention***

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 12 May 2010 16,772 miles

***brakes require attention***

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 14,770 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 12,803 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 8,232 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 YAV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue 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 YAV, 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 YAV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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