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WO04 BWB

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

64,607 mi
Last recorded64,607 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 BWB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,607 miles

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

Front & rear number plate in poor condition

Headlight pattern poor

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

The O/S/R light lens has been repaired with tape

Fail 15 Jun 2017 64,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And smooth on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cut in the outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

All rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

Front & rear number plate in poor condition

Headlight pattern poor

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

The O/S/R light lens has been repaired with tape

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth on the outer edges & side walls cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth on the outer edges & side walls cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,786 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,353 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 48,353 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant expansion bottle level low

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,488 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 44,488 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn uneven

Pass 14 Jun 2013 39,122 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant level on minimum

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,422 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 34,422 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,778 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 23,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,001 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 13,289 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 11,531 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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WO04 BWB is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver 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 WO04 BWB, 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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WO04 BWB is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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