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WJ54 MLU

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,219 mi
Last recorded56,219 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,219 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 56,218 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 48,048 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 47,211 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 47,178 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,255 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 46,243 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,215 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 40,624 miles

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

o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Nov 2012 35,653 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,224 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,940 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,244 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,692 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 9,047 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 MLU 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 80%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

WJ54 MLU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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