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WR53 MHF

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,711 mi
Last recorded85,711 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 MHF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 85,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 85,711 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 31 May 2014 75,408 miles

alternator securing bolt lose

Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,255 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,238 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 60,238 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,572 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,993 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,394 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,101 miles

slight corrosion to rear exhaust join

Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,855 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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WR53 MHF is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WR53 MHF, 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 WR53 MHF registered?

WR53 MHF is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is WR53 MHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 MHF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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