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YR54 KFX

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,140 mi
Last recorded72,140 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 KFX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2019 72,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both fronts. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in the O/S/R sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts bold on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 68,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

engine light on

Fail 31 Jan 2018 68,903 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

engine light on

Pass 31 Jan 2017 63,865 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 63,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,160 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 57,153 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,340 miles

both front brakes have a slight bind on them

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres signs of perishing in tread

exhaust system signs of slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2014 43,123 miles

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,042 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inside edges

centre and rear exhausr corroded in places

engine managment light on

Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,980 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 29,511 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,318 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,714 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 22,698 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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 KFX is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KFX, 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 KFX registered?

YR54 KFX is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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