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WK54 XVB

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,762 mi
Last recorded98,762 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 XVB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,762 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 98,762 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,394 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 95,393 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))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 91,765 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 91,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 85,178 miles

offside rear tyre 2.5mm worn on edges

rear exhaust corroded & weak

Pass 26 Jan 2017 77,856 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 77,856 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,451 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust corroded & weak

Fail 14 Jan 2016 68,451 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust corroded & weak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,449 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,724 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 42,842 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 42,842 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,308 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 36,308 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,163 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 28,163 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,245 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,407 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 5,766 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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WK54 XVB is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WK54 XVB, 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 WK54 XVB registered?

WK54 XVB is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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