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AP53 SYW

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,049 mi
Last recorded45,049 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,049 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2016 45,043 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coolant low

rear tyres perished on wall

serp belt splitting

Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,562 miles

Both reasr tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side cv boots perished

Fail 29 Jun 2012 40,562 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both reasr tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side cv boots perished

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,251 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,103 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,927 miles

front tyre depths low

handbrake travel high

Fail 24 Jun 2009 25,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front tyre depths low

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Jun 2008 19,675 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 14,322 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 SYW is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP53 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

AP53 SYW is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is AP53 SYW safe to buy?

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