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AY54 XWJ

2004 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,755 mi
Last recorded31,755 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XWJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 31,755 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and middle exhaust section is corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 28,953 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front outer cv boot perished

Fail 3 Jul 2019 28,953 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front outer cv boot perished

Pass 30 Nov 2017 28,794 miles

nearside reasr tyre perished

offside front outer cv boot perished

Pass 7 Sep 2016 26,423 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Sep 2016 26,423 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Aug 2015 24,829 miles

battery clamp slightly loose

fuel tank corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight dampness to nearside steering rack gaitor

Pass 1 Aug 2014 22,706 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 22,706 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 21,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f steering rack gaiter slight seepage of oil

Fail 2 Aug 2013 21,122 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f steering rack gaiter slight seepage of oil

Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,337 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,781 miles

srs light stays on

Pass 6 Aug 2010 16,413 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 14,932 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 12,164 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 10,212 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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AY54 XWJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AY54 XWJ, 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 AY54 XWJ registered?

AY54 XWJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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The MOT history for AY54 XWJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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