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YL53 NRV

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,928 mi
Last recorded48,928 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 48,928 miles

both front outer cv gaiters cracking slightly

both front tyres cracking slightly on outer edges of tread

rear exhaust section joint weakening with slight blow

Pass 6 May 2014 47,684 miles

both front outer cv gaiters starting to crack slightly

both front tyres starting to crack slightly on edges of tread

Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,437 miles

both front outer cv gaiters starting to crack slightly

Pass 3 May 2012 45,175 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters cracking very slightly

Fail 3 May 2012 45,175 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

both front outer c.v gaiters cracking very slightly

Pass 5 May 2011 43,861 miles

both front outer c,v gaiters starting to perish

Fail 5 May 2011 43,861 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front outer c,v gaiters starting to perish

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread and sidewalls

Pass 7 May 2010 42,181 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,167 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 33,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,007 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 19,871 miles

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

rear wiper deteriorated

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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YL53 NRV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NRV, 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 NRV registered?

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

Is YL53 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 NRV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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