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YD04 YFA

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,991 mi
Last recorded73,991 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 YFA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,991 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 73,991 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,618 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 66,937 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 66,937 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,573 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres slightly perished on outer side walls

exhaust rear box deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 7 Nov 2011 59,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level very low

offside front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,451 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 51,565 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,565 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,217 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,392 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 39,392 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,853 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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YD04 YFA is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue 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 YD04 YFA, 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 YD04 YFA registered?

YD04 YFA is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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