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WV54 CWJ

2004 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

67,685 mi
Last recorded67,685 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 CWJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 67,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 57,662 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 57,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,087 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,905 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 52,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,577 miles

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight oil leak steering rack

Fail 12 Jun 2017 50,577 miles

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight oil leak steering rack

Pass 13 Jun 2016 48,422 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 48,422 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 46,066 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 43,108 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 43,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 39,128 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 39,128 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,623 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,092 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,883 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,151 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,957 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 13,525 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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WV54 CWJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WV54 CWJ, 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 WV54 CWJ registered?

WV54 CWJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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