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WV04 GSU

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,541 mi
Last recorded119,541 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 119,541 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 119,538 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 112,787 miles

Front coil springs corroded

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 112,787 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front coil springs corroded

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 105,394 miles

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside front mirror damged

Fail 29 Apr 2017 105,394 miles

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

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside front mirror damged

Pass 12 Apr 2016 97,483 miles

mil light on

Fail 11 Apr 2016 97,483 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

mil light on

Pass 27 Apr 2015 91,585 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,394 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded in places

Fail 26 Apr 2014 83,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 13 Apr 2013 74,814 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front brake pads and discs worn

N/S and O/S Outer C.V. Boots cracked

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 74,814 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Front brake pads and discs worn

N/S and O/S Outer C.V. Boots cracked

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,937 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 64,937 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,622 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,282 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,945 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 31,702 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 GSU 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 65%.

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

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