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YR53 ACZ

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,231 mi
Last recorded80,231 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 ACZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,231 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust corroded/noisy

offside front bottom ball joint boot splitting

rear outer seat belts not fully inspected due to child seats fitted

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 80,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust corroded/noisy

offside front bottom ball joint boot splitting

rear outer seat belts not fully inspected due to child seats fitted

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexible and mounting bracket deteriorated

fuel tank corroded but not leaking at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2015 76,416 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexible and mounting bracket deteriorated

fuel tank corroded but not leaking at time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2014 72,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,015 miles

Spare tyre defective

none standard rear exhaust / engine induction

radiator condition poor

Fail 19 Feb 2013 69,015 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)

Spare tyre defective

none standard rear exhaust / engine induction

radiator condition poor

Pass 20 Feb 2012 62,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both sides rear tyres cracking due to age

nearside front abs ring for speedo cracked/split

Pass 12 Feb 2011 55,687 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 47,292 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 36,616 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 29,683 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 22,037 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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YR53 ACZ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YR53 ACZ, 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 YR53 ACZ registered?

YR53 ACZ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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