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WN54 ZPL

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,436 mi
Last recorded72,436 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 ZPL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2017 72,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,984 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 61,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 52,965 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 52,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 49,558 miles

front disc pads low

slight deterioration to front link arm bushes

Fail 16 Oct 2014 49,558 miles

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

front disc pads low

slight deterioration to front link arm bushes

tailgate will not secure

Pass 7 Nov 2013 45,679 miles

both rear tyres have slight deterioration on outer sidewalls

slight deterioration to front drop link bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,704 miles

n/s front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Fail 26 Oct 2012 39,704 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,205 miles

o/s front tyre shows umeven wear across tread area

slight split in both wiper blades

slight wear in n/s steering arm

Fail 1 Nov 2011 35,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre shows umeven wear across tread area

slight split in both wiper blades

slight wear in n/s steering arm

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,803 miles

o/s front tyre shows uneven wear across tread area

n/s front tyre shows heavy signs of uneven wear across tread area

Fail 25 Oct 2010 29,803 miles

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

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

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

front pads low

o/s front tyre shows uneven wear across tread area

repair to exhaust may or may not improve exhaust results

slight bind to o/s front brake

n/s front tyre shows heavy signs of uneven wear across tread area

Pass 31 Oct 2009 25,534 miles

both front link bar bushes show slight seperation but are functional

slight wear on outer edge of n/s front tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2008 19,564 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 14,364 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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WN54 ZPL is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WN54 ZPL, 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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WN54 ZPL is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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