2004 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · GF04 WGG
2004 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28/04/2004. Recorded mileage 70,304 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1396cc
GF04 WGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2025
- 70,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 25
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
GF04 WGG Mileage History
- 15/09/202258,767 mi
- 16/08/202363,526 mi+4,759 mi
- 23/07/202467,406 mi+3,880 mi
- 31/07/202467,484 mi+78 mi
- 12/07/202570,304 mi+2,820 mi
Average of roughly 4,086 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF04 WGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 25 (GF04 WGG) between September 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: ROVER 25
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (HGF)(Serious)
The 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 engines are all prone to gasket failure due to plastic dowels and a small coolant capacity.
- SCU / BCU Relay Failure(Moderate)
Models from 2003 onwards (facelift) use a Pektron Security Control Unit. The internal relays fail, affecting various electrical systems.
- Rusting Rear Arches(Moderate)
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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