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WJ54 VOG

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

106,752 mi
Last recorded106,752 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VOG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 106,752 miles

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter perished

fuel tank corroded

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear seat belts unchecked

Fail 28 Nov 2022 106,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire excessively corroded (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2021 100,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer corrosion to door sill

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer corrosion to door sill

fuel tank corroded

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2020 94,732 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 94,732 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK FRONT

Pass 26 Nov 2019 93,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank slightly corroded

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

offside outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

slight corrosion both rear outer door sills

Pass 28 Nov 2018 93,533 miles

fuel tank slightly corroded

offside outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

slight exhaust leak front

Pass 6 Dec 2017 92,352 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 90,658 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2016 84,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 84,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 75,205 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 74,991 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 66,661 miles

Both rear tyre treads slightly mishapen

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

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

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

both outer driveshaft gaiters slightly perished

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,661 miles

Both rear tyre treads slightly mishapen

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

both outer driveshaft gaiters slightly perished

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,350 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 58,350 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,096 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 49,062 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,849 miles

Power steering belt perished

Fail 22 Aug 2011 39,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering belt perished

Pass 28 Aug 2010 30,225 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 30,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 21,363 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,753 miles

CUT IN SIDEWALL NOT EXPOSING CORDS N/S/R

Fail 14 Aug 2008 18,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

CUT IN SIDEWALL NOT EXPOSING CORDS N/S/R

Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,894 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 15,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R TYRE HAS SMALL CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL

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 VOG is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VOG, 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 VOG is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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