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YM04 SKN

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

102,772 mi
Last recorded102,772 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 102,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 102,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 92,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly broken at end (6.3.1d)

heat shield lose on exhaust

Fail 11 Jul 2016 92,892 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

heat shield lose on exhaust

Pass 1 Jul 2015 84,911 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 70,464 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 70,460 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,343 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 65,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 59,489 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 59,489 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,328 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 54,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,900 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 42,900 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,064 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 31,064 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres 3mm of tread left

Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,527 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 SKN is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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