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WP04 MLV

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,038 mi
Last recorded85,038 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 MLV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low-ish, about 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 85,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low-ish, about 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,194 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 73,251 miles

Thorn NS rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2015 73,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Thorn NS rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2014 64,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,297 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,770 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and has slight sidewall damage

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,218 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 37,218 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,531 miles

o/s wiper blade ends split

Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,681 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,610 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 17,166 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 MLV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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