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VU04 ZYM

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,477 mi
Last recorded48,477 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ZYM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 48,477 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 48,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,800 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2014 36,651 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 36,644 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,017 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sreering rack has slight leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,815 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 31,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,653 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,215 miles

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)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Feb 2011 29,215 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 16 Feb 2010 26,980 miles

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

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

o/s front roll bar link bush spliting.

steering rack has slight oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,980 miles

o/s front roll bar link bush spliting.

steering rack has slight oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,062 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 25,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,943 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,558 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 ZYM is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VU04 ZYM, 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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VU04 ZYM is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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