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YG54 VRV

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

29,226 mi
Last recorded29,226 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 VRV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 29,226 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 29,195 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 28,067 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 28,067 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 26,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 25,122 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 25,070 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 23,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 22,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 22,199 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 21,022 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 19,096 miles

wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 18,874 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 18,195 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 17,394 miles

Middle exhaust very rusty. Most brake pipes rusty in places.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 16,515 miles

Near side head light pattern slightly poor. Exhaust middle section poor. rear brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 15,536 miles

nail in nsf and nsr tyres

nsf antiroll bar bush split

osf wiper blade splitting

power steering belt cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2011 14,015 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 12,165 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 9,918 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 7,936 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 5,907 miles

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

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 VRV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRV, 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 YG54 VRV registered?

YG54 VRV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is YG54 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG54 VRV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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