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WJ54 RVU

2004 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,994 mi
Last recorded111,994 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 RVU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,994 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

engine management light on in dash

Pass 2 Mar 2016 108,488 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

headlamps (both) slightly deteriorated

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear tyres (both) stepped across tread

wipers split

Fail 1 Mar 2016 108,488 miles

Nearside 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 too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

headlamps (both) slightly deteriorated

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear tyres (both) stepped across tread

wipers split

Pass 24 Feb 2015 100,130 miles

both headlight lens slightly faided

Fail 24 Feb 2015 100,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both headlight lens slightly faided

Pass 22 Feb 2014 85,631 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 85,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 70,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on in dash

Fail 16 Feb 2013 70,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on in dash

Pass 2 Feb 2012 62,776 miles

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

engine management light on in dash

Fail 2 Feb 2012 62,776 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on in dash

Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,423 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,353 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

rear washers not working

slight cracking of offside front tyre inner side wall

slight perishing of nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,584 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,334 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 28,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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 RVU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Black 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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

WJ54 RVU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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