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WP04 MBV

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

100,485 mi
Last recorded100,485 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 MBV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 100,485 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 99,074 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 97,642 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicles structure and other mechanical components have general corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2022 95,788 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle structure has general corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2022 95,783 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

vehicle structure has general corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2021 94,438 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering rack moist with fluid

Fail 28 Apr 2021 94,438 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering rack moist with fluid

Pass 22 May 2020 93,348 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 93,342 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 90,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 85,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2018 85,865 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 81,948 miles

Offside inner rack arm has slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 78,307 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 74,389 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 74,389 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 69,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front outer cv boots perished

front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2013 64,994 miles

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

exhaust front pipe flexi has slight damage

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2012 58,026 miles

centre & rear exhaust system in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 21 May 2012 58,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

centre & rear exhaust system in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 16 May 2011 46,508 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 46,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both wipers in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2010 39,965 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 32,651 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 32,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 27,219 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 20,279 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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WP04 MBV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WP04 MBV, 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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WP04 MBV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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