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AP53 SYV

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,390 mi
Last recorded67,390 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 SYV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 67,390 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes perished

Both outer CV boots perished

Front and rear exhaust sections very rusty

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Offside rear shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Offside rear tyre tread degrading

Fail 27 Jul 2013 67,390 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link rod bushes perished

Both outer CV boots perished

Front and rear exhaust sections very rusty

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Offside rear tyre tread degrading

Pass 14 Jul 2012 59,686 miles

offside rear tyre has damage to the tread

rear seatbelts are tangled in the rear seat covers

Pass 25 Jul 2011 53,376 miles

advise:- accident dammage to offside rear of vehicle.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,767 miles

advise accident dammage to right hand rear corner.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 20,205 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,667 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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AP53 SYV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP53 SYV, 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 AP53 SYV registered?

AP53 SYV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is AP53 SYV safe to buy?

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