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YG54 HPY

2004 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,545 mi
Last recorded48,545 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 HPY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 48,545 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 46,312 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 46,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 43,453 miles

Brake pipes covered in under seal

Fail 27 Sep 2016 43,543 miles

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

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

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Slight play in wheel

Fail 5 Sep 2016 43,231 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main line (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 36,806 miles

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

chip in windscreen outside zone b

Fail 23 Sep 2015 36,806 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

chip in windscreen outside zone b

Pass 30 Oct 2014 33,529 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 33,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 31,325 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 31,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 29,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 29,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,128 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 27,121 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engin management light on

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 30 Sep 2010 23,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine light on

n/s/r seat belt showing signs of wear

o/s/f washer jet slightly loose

Fail 24 Sep 2010 23,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine man light on

slight travel hand brake

steering gaiter damp ns

Pass 21 Sep 2009 19,942 miles

Engine management light on

Handbrake travel could be improved

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Rear exhaust blowing

Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,949 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 15,949 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,043 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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YG54 HPY is a 2004 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YG54 HPY, 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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YG54 HPY is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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