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WV04 BYJ

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,535 mi
Last recorded55,535 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 BYJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 55,535 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Fail 8 Jul 2014 55,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,793 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,067 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,789 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 37,071 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 37,071 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,895 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 26,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,424 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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WV04 BYJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WV04 BYJ, 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 WV04 BYJ registered?

WV04 BYJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is WV04 BYJ safe to buy?

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