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YR04 HJC

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,145 mi
Last recorded46,145 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HJC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 46,145 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns and os play noted (2.1.3 (b) (i))

travel noted to hand brake

Fail 15 Mar 2021 46,127 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns and os play noted (2.1.3 (b) (i))

travel noted to hand brake

Pass 11 Feb 2020 41,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2020 41,605 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 36,398 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 32,473 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 32,472 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both rear tyres sidewalls age cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2017 28,219 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 28,219 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 24,775 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 24,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust rotton and blowing (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 19,867 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 18,840 miles

exhaust deteriorated rear

Fail 6 Feb 2014 18,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

exhaust deteriorated rear

Pass 14 Feb 2013 18,082 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,015 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,579 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 14,158 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 12,207 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 10,144 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 7,467 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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YR04 HJC is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HJC, 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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YR04 HJC is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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