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WL04 CMF

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,398 mi
Last recorded87,398 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 CMF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,398 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 87,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 77,507 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,980 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal anti slip poor

Fail 15 Jul 2014 71,980 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal anti slip poor

Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,895 miles

brake pedal anti slip getting poor

off side front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 16 Jul 2013 66,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

brake pedal anti slip getting poor

off side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,742 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,986 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 50,986 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,873 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 46,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

air bag light on.

battery insecure.

brake discs rusty.

Pass 18 Nov 2008 38,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hand brake travel may require attention at later date.

Offside wiper blade split on end

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 38,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Hand brake travel may require attention at later date.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside wiper blade split on end

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,988 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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WL04 CMF is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CMF, 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 CMF registered?

WL04 CMF is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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