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WP04 MLU

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,217 mi
Last recorded41,217 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 41,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 37,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 37,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 34,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 30,077 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres cracked and perished

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 30 Jul 2018 30,077 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside and Offside rear tyres cracked and perished

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,456 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 23,007 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 23,005 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 21,683 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 20,943 miles

rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 20,147 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,414 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,909 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,275 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,579 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 9,945 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 MLU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP04 MLU registered?

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

Is WP04 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP04 MLU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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