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WR04 XRW

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

105,946 mi
Last recorded105,946 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 XRW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,946 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

catalytic converter rattling slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2015 99,383 miles

child seat n/s/r position

o/s/r tyre signs of perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2015 99,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

child seat n/s/r position

o/s/r tyre signs of perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,725 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f outer tyre wall damage

o/s/f wiper blade ends split

Fail 26 Jun 2014 92,679 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/f outer tyre wall damage

o/s/f wiper blade ends split

Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,554 miles

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

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

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

nearside of power steering rack damp

Pass 20 Jun 2012 78,546 miles

brake fluid low

exhaust corroded

seap from steering rack nearside

Fail 20 Jun 2012 78,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

seap from steering rack nearside

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake fluid low

Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,780 miles

rear tyres splitting

seap from nearside steering rack

slight play offside steering knuckle joint

Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,379 miles

front tyres very close to legal limit

Fail 23 Jun 2010 60,379 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front tyres very close to legal limit

Fail 30 Jun 2009 53,444 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,444 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 51,204 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 51,204 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering belt perished

Pass 12 Jul 2007 39,393 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2007 39,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XRW is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

WR04 XRW is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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