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WV04 GUD

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,119 mi
Last recorded82,119 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,119 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 73,072 miles

back box badly corroded

both front outer cv boots perished

nsr tyre 3mm,12yrs old and badly perished

Fail 2 May 2015 73,072 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box badly corroded

both front outer cv boots perished

nsr tyre 3mm,12yrs old and badly perished

Pass 9 May 2014 66,678 miles

Front number plate becoming unstuck

Offside rear door moulding becoming unstuck

Power steering drive belt perished

Rear exhaust system corroded

Spare tyre partially deflated

Fail 9 May 2014 66,678 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front indicator lamps holding water

Front number plate becoming unstuck

Offside rear door moulding becoming unstuck

Power steering drive belt perished

Rear exhaust system corroded

Spare tyre partially deflated

Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,446 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 62,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 58,048 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 58,048 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Fail 18 Mar 2011 54,720 miles

N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-RACK O/S.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,720 miles

N/S/F TYRE EDGE WORN.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-RACK O/S.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 24 May 2010 49,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

STEERING RACK WET.BRAKES-BALANCE POOR-R APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 24 May 2010 49,744 miles

STEERING RACK WET.BRAKES-BALANCE POOR-R APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 28 May 2009 42,943 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 May 2009 42,943 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,545 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,715 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,477 miles

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

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 GUD is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GUD, 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 GUD registered?

WV04 GUD is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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