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YM04 GBV

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,449 mi
Last recorded108,449 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 GBV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 108,449 miles

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

oil leak

slight play o/s/f steering arm.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 98,214 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 8 Sep 2014 90,840 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 8 Sep 2014 90,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

eml light on

Fail 5 Sep 2013 78,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,473 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,291 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 7 Sep 2012 65,291 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,266 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 51,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 47,731 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 47,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,915 miles

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 45,915 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,623 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,080 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,672 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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YM04 GBV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red 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 YM04 GBV, 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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YM04 GBV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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