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YR04 CGU

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,629 mi
Last recorded83,629 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 CGU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 83,629 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,098 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 77,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,505 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 67,171 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,772 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,975 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,830 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,136 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 35,136 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 25,434 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 25,434 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 16,460 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 16,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YR04 CGU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR04 CGU, 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 YR04 CGU registered?

YR04 CGU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is YR04 CGU safe to buy?

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