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GY54 ZVW

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,800 mi
Last recorded66,800 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 ZVW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 66,800 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter perished cracked

exhaust blowing from rear box and most joints

outer c v joints noisy clicking possible both sides

Fail 8 Nov 2019 66,800 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.08 excess lambda (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter perished cracked

exhaust blowing from rear box and most joints

outer c v joints noisy clicking possible both sides

Pass 7 Nov 2018 61,900 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 61,900 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 61,895 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

battery slightly loose

Pass 18 Oct 2017 59,241 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,983 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,502 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2013 52,899 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 49,567 miles

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

SRS Light on

Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f brake pads getting low & discs showing signs of getting hot

Pass 3 Nov 2010 38,009 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,512 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,678 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 19,678 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 10,011 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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GY54 ZVW is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc 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 GY54 ZVW, 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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GY54 ZVW is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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