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WR04 VEL

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,718 mi
Last recorded66,718 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 VEL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 66,718 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 May 2014 61,365 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 56,015 miles

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

exhaust rusty

front brakes getting low

osr tyre age cracked

Fail 17 May 2013 56,015 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

front brakes getting low

osr tyre age cracked

Pass 14 May 2012 51,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 May 2012 51,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 May 2011 48,196 miles

bonnet catch stiff

nearside wiper smearing

Pass 7 May 2010 45,017 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 40,740 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper blade poor

Pass 1 May 2008 36,966 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 36,966 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Catalyst Heat shield insecure

Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in O.S.F Steering arm

Pass 3 May 2007 32,316 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 VEL is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

WR04 VEL is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is WR04 VEL safe to buy?

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