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WV04 GFG

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,510 mi
Last recorded83,510 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 83,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 83,508 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,871 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,265 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,126 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 61,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 55,917 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,722 miles

Slight dampness on steering rack

Small ding in centre of windscreen

Pass 11 May 2012 47,650 miles

Fourteen millimeter diameter ding in centre of windscreen just a few millimeters into zone A

Fail 11 May 2012 47,650 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fourteen millimeter diameter ding in centre of windscreen just a few millimeters into zone A

Front pads worn to minimum thickness

Pass 11 May 2011 41,183 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 25,824 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,501 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 10,652 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 GFG is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GFG, 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 GFG registered?

WV04 GFG is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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