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WV04 BYK

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,770 mi
Last recorded28,770 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 BYK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 28,770 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 28,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 28,444 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 29,890 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 27,888 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 27,444 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 26,798 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 26,008 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 25,096 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 24,472 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 23,608 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,433 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 21,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 19,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 18,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 16,715 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 13,407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 10,858 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,050 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 7,686 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 BYK is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WV04 BYK, 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 BYK registered?

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

Is WV04 BYK safe to buy?

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