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WR53 NUH

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,428 mi
Last recorded70,428 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 NUH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 70,428 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 70,408 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,489 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 62,753 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 62,753 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 58,237 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 53,642 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 48,939 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,175 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,686 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and near limit

wiper blade split on end but still clears screen

Pass 3 Feb 2011 35,765 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 35,765 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,083 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,733 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 22,222 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 22,222 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,073 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 NUH is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NUH, 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 NUH registered?

WR53 NUH is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is WR53 NUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 NUH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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