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YE04 BBZ

2004 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,212 mi
Last recorded64,212 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 BBZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 64,212 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 64,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 58,219 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 58,216 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 52,888 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 52,882 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 50,245 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2015 50,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,387 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,190 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 37,787 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

wheels off inspection front brakes

Fail 1 Feb 2012 37,787 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

wheels off inspection front brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,731 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly age cracked on sidewalls

Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,632 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,395 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,380 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 25,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,738 miles

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

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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YE04 BBZ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE04 BBZ, 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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YE04 BBZ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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