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WJ54 VCV

2004 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,074 mi
Last recorded72,074 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VCV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 72,074 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 65,454 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 65,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 58,625 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 58,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 50,548 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,258 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,160 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,090 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,856 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 33,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,027 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,991 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,419 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,708 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 21,708 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 15,104 miles

NSR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

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 VCV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

WJ54 VCV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is WJ54 VCV safe to buy?

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