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WJ54 VOV

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,155 mi
Last recorded117,155 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 117,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 116,502 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2014 116,496 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2013 112,096 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 112,004 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 96,309 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 96,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,315 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,795 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 70,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 59,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,217 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet catch sticking in release position slightly - may need attention soon

Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,439 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 39,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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 VOV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VOV, 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 VOV registered?

WJ54 VOV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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