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WP04 MBY

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,861 mi
Last recorded68,861 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 MBY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,861 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 68,861 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,595 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 65,595 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,008 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,897 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,695 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 46,695 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,018 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 30,877 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,801 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,079 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 9,504 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 9,504 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 7,296 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 5,538 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 3,960 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 MBY 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MBY, 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 WP04 MBY registered?

WP04 MBY is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is WP04 MBY safe to buy?

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