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YS04 XOB

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,287 mi
Last recorded50,287 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 XOB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 50,287 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 50,287 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 45,395 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 45,394 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 37,573 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 31,888 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 27,597 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 27,597 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2014 25,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 24,142 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 22,606 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 22,606 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 20,523 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 18,579 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 May 2010 18,579 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 16,432 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 13,525 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 13,525 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 11,108 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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YS04 XOB is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YS04 XOB, 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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YS04 XOB is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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