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YL04 CWF

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,558 mi
Last recorded81,558 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 CWF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,558 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine lamp on

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

Fail 5 Jan 2018 81,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine lamp on

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

Pass 17 Jan 2017 69,737 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake travel

Fail 17 Jan 2017 69,737 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Jan 2016 58,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,263 miles

heat shield on cat loose

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 45,751 miles

both rear tyres cracking and splitting//

cooling fan running all the time needs investigation//

exhaust system badly corroded//

ns washer jet poor//

nsf cv boot perished//

nsf tyre 3mm on edges//

osf tyre cracked and 2mm on edges//

power steering belt cracked and split//

Fail 9 Dec 2013 45,751 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking and splitting//

cooling fan running all the time needs investigation//

exhaust system badly corroded//

ns washer jet poor//

nsf cv boot perished//

nsf tyre 3mm on edges//

osf tyre cracked and 2mm on edges//

power steering belt cracked and split//

Pass 20 Dec 2012 43,616 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 43,616 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Clip broken on offside outer C.V boot

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 40,974 miles

Oil leak

power steering belt cracked

slight weep on steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2011 34,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

steering rack weeping

Fail 4 Jan 2011 34,604 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

handbrake travel long

steering rack weeping

Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,723 miles

handbrake travel long

power steering belt cracked

radiator weeping

slight weep on steering rack

Fail 11 Jan 2010 25,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel long

power steering belt cracked

radiator weeping

slight weep on steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2008 13,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Sep 2007 11,755 miles

1.Advise o/s wiper blade split

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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YL04 CWF is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue 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 YL04 CWF, 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 YL04 CWF registered?

YL04 CWF is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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