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YM53 WKJ

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,299 mi
Last recorded81,299 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 WKJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 81,299 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 63,147 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 63,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 61,862 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,889 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,984 miles

Exhaust shield loose at front

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

Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,781 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 42,894 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,894 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,617 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 30,617 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,459 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 24,303 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,818 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 18,818 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 6,238 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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YM53 WKJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YM53 WKJ, 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 YM53 WKJ registered?

YM53 WKJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 17 February 2004.

Is YM53 WKJ safe to buy?

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