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YH54 XSZ

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,914 mi
Last recorded51,914 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 XSZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 51,914 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,851 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has slight side movement in the pivot, But not likely to disengage.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 48,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has slight side movement in the pivot, But not likely to disengage.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 45,613 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 41,867 miles

Advise tracking due to uneven front tyre wear.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate de-laminating.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 41,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Advise tracking due to uneven front tyre wear.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate de-laminating.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,849 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 32,849 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 33,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,805 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,508 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 30,508 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 23,352 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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YH54 XSZ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YH54 XSZ, 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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YH54 XSZ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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