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YL53 NFN

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,785 mi
Last recorded135,785 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 NFN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 135,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre edge worn

Fail 25 Nov 2013 135,785 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre edge worn

Pass 1 Dec 2012 125,777 miles

battery securing clamp missing

Fail 24 Nov 2012 125,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

battery securing clamp missing

Pass 26 Nov 2011 116,298 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 116,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 100,238 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 100,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 852,987 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 76,670 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 76,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 60,587 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 43,625 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 43,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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YL53 NFN is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue 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 YL53 NFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 NFN registered?

YL53 NFN is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is YL53 NFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 NFN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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