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AV54 DYM

2004 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,410 mi
Last recorded73,410 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 DYM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 73,410 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 72,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,471 miles

center exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2013 64,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

center exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Jan 2012 58,841 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,107 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 52,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,129 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn

Fail 22 Feb 2010 45,129 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn

Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads visually worn thin

Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,236 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 25,197 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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AV54 DYM is a 2004 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AV54 DYM, 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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AV54 DYM is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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