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YR54 DVY

2004 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,773 mi
Last recorded89,773 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 DVY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 89,773 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 89,773 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,310 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 83,310 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 79,849 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 79,849 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 68,736 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 68,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,930 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 65,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,557 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,738 miles

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

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

travel at lever

Pass 5 Aug 2009 46,172 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 46,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,672 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 36,672 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,569 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 DVY is a 2004 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DVY, 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 YR54 DVY registered?

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

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