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YR54 DTV

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,535 mi
Last recorded70,535 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 DTV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,535 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,442 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 62,442 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,842 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,180 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 43,180 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 34,014 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 33,634 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 21,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2008 21,641 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front windscreen wiperblade split

Fail 11 Sep 2007 13,588 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 13,588 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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YR54 DTV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YR54 DTV, 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 YR54 DTV registered?

YR54 DTV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is YR54 DTV safe to buy?

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