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VU04 ZYH

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,856 mi
Last recorded38,856 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ZYH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 38,856 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 38,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 28,196 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 28,196 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 19,637 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 19,630 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 19,050 miles

rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2013 19,046 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

exhaust back box rottern

Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,103 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,935 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 16,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 15,576 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,971 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 11,954 miles

Advise N/S/F Tyre bald on outter edge

Pass 2 Jul 2007 9,911 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 9,232 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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VU04 ZYH is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU04 ZYH, 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 VU04 ZYH registered?

VU04 ZYH is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is VU04 ZYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 ZYH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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