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WL04 HKD

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,987 mi
Last recorded72,987 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,987 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 72,987 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 64,919 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front sub frame showing signs of corrosion heavy

Fail 28 Oct 2016 64,919 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front sub frame showing signs of corrosion heavy

Pass 8 Oct 2015 57,917 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 57,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 41,236 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 35,422 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,938 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 27,928 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,497 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 10,618 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 9,587 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,679 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 8,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 6,897 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 HKD is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HKD, 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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WL04 HKD is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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