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WM04 ZGU

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,169 mi
Last recorded103,169 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 ZGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 103,169 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 103,169 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 101,179 miles

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 99,031 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 99,031 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 96,575 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 96,575 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 94,274 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 93,949 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 93,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 81,823 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 81,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,109 miles

both front outter cv gaitors rubber perishing

slight oil leak around n/s of power steering rack

slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,788 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,973 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,363 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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WM04 ZGU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red 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 WM04 ZGU, 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 WM04 ZGU registered?

WM04 ZGU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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