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YC04 BCU

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,948 mi
Last recorded75,948 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 BCU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 75,948 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 75,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 67,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill developing corrosion (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust pipe corroded/deteriorated

o/s index light dim

Fail 3 Dec 2015 67,650 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill developing corrosion (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust pipe corroded/deteriorated

o/s index light dim

Pass 8 Dec 2014 63,747 miles

n/s/r tyre inner side wall cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2013 59,990 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,990 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,264 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 52,247 miles

n/s front brake pads approx 75 percent worn

o/s ,front brake slight binding

Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,515 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 47,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 40,688 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,191 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,060 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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YC04 BCU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC04 BCU, 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 YC04 BCU registered?

YC04 BCU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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