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WV04 PBY

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,805 mi
Last recorded96,805 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 96,805 miles

exhaust system generally corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2016 96,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system generally corroded

unable to test emissions

Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,696 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 89,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 3-4mm tyre wearing very heavy on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2014 81,696 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 81,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 75,213 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 68,204 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,778 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 56,777 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 52,760 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,760 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 42,177 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 24 Apr 2009 42,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,492 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 23,307 miles

Nearside Rear 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 PBY is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV04 PBY registered?

WV04 PBY is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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