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WU54 JPV

2004 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,860 mi
Last recorded86,860 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 JPV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2017 86,860 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to manifold (7.1.2)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal nearside and offside of steering rack from gators (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight and has very tight spots on lock to lock check (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2016 83,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged but not deep enough to expose cords

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front cv gaitor clip broken but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 83,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged but not deep enough to expose cords

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front cv gaitor clip broken but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,408 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 80,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 75,838 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 72,381 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 72,381 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 58,109 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 58,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 42,995 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,819 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,429 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,975 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 25,371 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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WU54 JPV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WU54 JPV, 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 WU54 JPV registered?

WU54 JPV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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