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WJ54 RWO

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,727 mi
Last recorded59,727 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,727 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 59,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 53,270 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 53,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,424 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 46,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,789 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,974 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 22,974 miles

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

Slight scratching on n/s windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,176 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 17,172 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 12,310 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 12,310 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 12,190 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 11,095 miles

front exhaust heatshield loose..dampness around p.a.s.rack..slight buckle in n/s/f wheel rim..front wiper blades splitting....

Pass 27 Oct 2009 10,094 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 10,092 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

scratchs n dents over bodywork..boot latch becoming loose..exhaust corroding..slight buckle in n/s/f wheel....

Pass 20 Oct 2008 8,850 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 7,716 miles

ADVICE N/S MIRROR GLASS MISSING

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 RWO is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RWO, 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 RWO is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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