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WJ54 MLO

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,596 mi
Last recorded91,596 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 MLO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 91,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component n/s rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 May 2019 91,596 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component n/s rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 89,627 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s headlight deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2018 89,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s headlight deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2017 86,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery loose

Fail 11 May 2017 86,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery loose

Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,491 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 72,491 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014
Fail 12 Mar 2014 48,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

tyres wearing on outside edge O/S/R tyre beginning to split around tread

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,821 miles

chip in windscreen just outside zone A

ns/r tyre tread starting to get low

wiper blades smear slightly

Fail 13 Mar 2013 47,821 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

chip in windscreen just outside zone A

ns/r tyre tread starting to get low

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,287 miles

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

rear exhaust section is slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,835 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,400 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,797 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,641 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 MLO is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WJ54 MLO, 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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What year was WJ54 MLO registered?

WJ54 MLO is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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