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YS54 WMA

2004 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,420 mi
Last recorded91,420 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 WMA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 91,420 miles

Exhaust down pipe joint deteriorating also has minor leak of gases

General rusting to front and rear suspension components and under side and outer sills

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge also cracking and deteriorating

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,232 miles

Offside Front Wheel slightly binding

Fail 6 Apr 2018 86,075 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,017 miles

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

eng malfunction warning lamp illuminated

Fail 22 Mar 2017 79,887 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle service/foot brake, o/s front brake performance much higher than n/s (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. o/s & n/s tyres of different size to rears (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has bulge in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eng malfunction warning lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,498 miles

Nearside Rear light lens broken and repaired with tap

Fail 31 Mar 2016 74,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear joint ,broken through (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken and repaired with tap

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjusted (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 69,874 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,620 miles

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

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)

slight exhaust blow

Fail 19 Mar 2014 63,620 miles

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)

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)

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

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)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Mar 2013 56,684 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,795 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 51,795 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,887 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Mar 2011 44,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,215 miles

oil feed pipe very rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2010 36,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil feed pipe very rusty

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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YS54 WMA is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 YS54 WMA, 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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YS54 WMA is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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