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YP04 XEB

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 XEB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016

Nearside Rear tyre

Offside Front sticky caliper

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes greased

oil leak

rear wipers

underside heavily sealed

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,313 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 46,313 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 43,154 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 43,154 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 41,573 miles

rear tyre sidewalls deteriorating

both outer cv gaiuters deteriorating

slight seepage from steering rack area

Pass 17 May 2012 39,365 miles

centre rear seat belt removed

Fail 17 May 2012 39,365 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2011 36,464 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 36,464 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 33,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 33,052 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 28,810 miles

slight play in off side front track rod end

Pass 30 May 2008 23,025 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 23,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 17,671 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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YP04 XEB is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YP04 XEB, 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 YP04 XEB registered?

YP04 XEB is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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