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WR04 RKV

2004 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,999 mi
Last recorded55,999 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 RKV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 55,999 miles

steering rack slightly misting of oil

Fail 16 Jul 2016 55,998 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front All position lamps not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear All position lamps not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

steering rack slightly misting of oil

Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,163 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 44,922 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 39,334 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 39,334 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 32,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 May 2011 26,601 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 22,740 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,394 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 15,467 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 12,007 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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WR04 RKV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WR04 RKV, 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 WR04 RKV registered?

WR04 RKV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is WR04 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR04 RKV shows 12 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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