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YM53 WKY

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,015 mi
Last recorded51,015 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 WKY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 51,015 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

Fail 13 May 2016 51,014 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 48,286 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 48,280 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 45,285 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 45,285 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 May 2013 42,297 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 42,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 May 2012 40,166 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 37,549 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,492 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 24,795 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 24,795 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 15,849 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2007 8,701 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 7,720 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 WKY is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YM53 WKY, 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 YM53 WKY registered?

YM53 WKY is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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