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WL04 AED

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,185 mi
Last recorded38,185 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 AED
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,185 miles

Nail in near side rear tyre

Near side front tyre worn close to tread limit

Welded repairs to front chassis leg and front panel

Fail 26 Jul 2013 38,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in near side rear tyre

Near side front tyre worn close to tread limit

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Welded repairs to front chassis leg and front panel

Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,060 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Slight play in front suspension bottom ball joints, both sides

Fail 16 Feb 2011 30,035 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Front brake pads worn low

Slight play in front suspension bottom ball joints, both sides

Pass 30 Dec 2009 23,423 miles

*** KNOCKING SOUND FROM N/S/F OF CAR WHEN BRAKE IS APPLYED NO FAULT FOUND ***********

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE RAISED EDGE 185/55/15

Pass 6 Jan 2009 15,451 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 11,431 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 11,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WL04 AED is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WL04 AED, 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 WL04 AED registered?

WL04 AED is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is WL04 AED safe to buy?

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