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YL53 NRO

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,656 mi
Last recorded55,656 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 NRO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,656 miles

both rear tyres cracking and outer side walls deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 55,656 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking and outer side walls deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2013 43,818 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,211 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 39,129 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 34,247 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 34,247 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs developing wear

Pass 7 Jan 2010 28,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering belt deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2008 22,598 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,245 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 12,019 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 NRO is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YL53 NRO, 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 YL53 NRO registered?

YL53 NRO is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is YL53 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 NRO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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