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WJ54 ZPB

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,268 mi
Last recorded99,268 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 99,268 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front headlamp polish

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

excessive handbrake travel

Fail 24 May 2019 99,268 miles

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

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front headlamp polish

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

excessive handbrake travel

Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,285 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 92,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear hand brake travel

Pass 26 May 2017 84,725 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 84,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 77,984 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 70,653 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 70,653 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 64,563 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 64,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 58,609 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 54,213 miles

MIL LIGHT ON

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2011 50,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,349 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,026 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 44,026 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,067 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,501 miles

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 ZPB is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZPB, 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 ZPB is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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