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WJ54 MHE

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,274 mi
Last recorded92,274 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 MHE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,999 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 84,976 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 77,551 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 77,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 69,699 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 69,694 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 63,594 miles

Both rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Oct 2013 51,226 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 51,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,008 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 41,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

unable to open tailgate

Pass 14 Jul 2009 38,900 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 29,991 miles

damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 12 Jul 2008 29,991 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to nearside of vehicle

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,811 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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WJ54 MHE is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJ54 MHE, 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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WJ54 MHE is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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