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YG04 YYS

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

43,270 mi
Last recorded43,270 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 YYS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,270 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 43,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,004 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 39,989 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 38,765 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 38,765 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,059 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,906 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 34,903 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,390 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 28,280 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,980 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,042 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 22,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,406 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 15,559 miles

Nearside 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)

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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YG04 YYS is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green 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 YG04 YYS, 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 YG04 YYS registered?

YG04 YYS is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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