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YM04 RSV

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,011 mi
Last recorded48,011 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 RSV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 48,011 miles

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back dry rusty

Fail 8 May 2015 48,011 miles

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back dry rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,351 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 42,351 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)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 36,720 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,706 miles

both rear tyres age cracking on tread

nearside rear light lens full of water

Pass 10 May 2011 30,713 miles

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

both rear tyres age cracking on the tread

Pass 19 May 2010 27,695 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 23,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 17,919 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

light misting of oil on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 22 May 2007 13,871 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 RSV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YM04 RSV, 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 YM04 RSV registered?

YM04 RSV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is YM04 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM04 RSV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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