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WJ54 MKL

2004 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,577 mi
Last recorded84,577 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 MKL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2017 84,577 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,117 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,808 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 66,724 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,724 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Feb 2014 56,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,869 miles

brake fluid low

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Feb 2013 46,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid low

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,438 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,996 miles

front brake pads getting low

windscreen has a chip in it

Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,050 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 16,135 miles

slight dampness to power steering rack

small blow to centre section rear joint

tamar tag and small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 9 Oct 2009 16,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight dampness to power steering rack

small blow to centre section rear joint

tamar tag and small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,715 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 11,767 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 11,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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WJ54 MKL is a 2004 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKL, 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 WJ54 MKL registered?

WJ54 MKL is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is WJ54 MKL safe to buy?

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