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YL53 NGX

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,636 mi
Last recorded83,636 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 NGX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 83,636 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,704 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2010 49,859 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 32,235 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper blades split

Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,224 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,790 miles

exhaust rusting

small tear to nsf wiper

Fail 8 Feb 2008 28,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusting

power steering belt cracking

small tear to nsf wiper

Pass 8 Feb 2007 21,177 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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YL53 NGX is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YL53 NGX, 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 NGX registered?

YL53 NGX is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YL53 NGX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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