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YU04 BGK

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,013 mi
Last recorded105,013 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 BGK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 105,013 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 104,789 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 96,288 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 89,448 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 83,341 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 83,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,425 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 70,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn through on edge

Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 31 Aug 2017 67,852 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,578 miles

both front tyres worn very low on edges

clutch pedal rubber worn through on edge

Fail 18 Aug 2016 64,578 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split on front of silencer (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn very low on edges

clutch pedal rubber worn through on edge

Pass 11 Aug 2015 60,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on edges

both head light patterns poor (lens cloudy)

front brake disc,s scored

front exhaust rubber mount missing (exhaust still secure)

ns front tyre cut in sidewall

wipers smear screen

Fail 11 Aug 2015 60,962 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)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres worn on edges

both head light patterns poor (lens cloudy)

front brake disc,s scored

front exhaust rubber mount missing (exhaust still secure)

ns front tyre cut in sidewall

wipers smear screen

Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,236 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

centre exhaust split on front of silencer

slight damage on N/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Fail 28 Aug 2013 52,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front outer CV boots perished

slight damage on N/S/F tyre outer side wall

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front outer CV boots perished

slight damage on N/S/F tyre outer side wall

Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,058 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 18 Aug 2011 42,713 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,183 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,379 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 26,751 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 19,924 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,924 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,577 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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YU04 BGK is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YU04 BGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU04 BGK registered?

YU04 BGK is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is YU04 BGK safe to buy?

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