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YT54 HFE

2004 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,306 mi
Last recorded100,306 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 HFE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 100,306 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 100,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 95,393 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 95,393 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 91,007 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 91,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,111 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 89,111 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,406 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,851 miles

slight noise to the n/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 26 Aug 2016 83,851 miles

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

slight noise to the n/s rear wheel bearing.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 80,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise these be changed. (3.5.1g)

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

slight fluid leak to P.A.S

slight weap to o/s cv boot.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 80,716 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise these be changed. (3.5.1g)

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

slight fluid leak to P.A.S

slight weap to o/s cv boot.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,048 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,576 miles

slight blow to rear exhaust box.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 76,569 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

slight blow to rear exhaust box.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,621 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,440 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,853 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 55,853 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,742 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,816 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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YT54 HFE is a 2004 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YT54 HFE, 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 YT54 HFE registered?

YT54 HFE is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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