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YU04 MKA

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,467 mi
Last recorded48,467 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 MKA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 48,467 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,960 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 41,960 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 37,497 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 37,497 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 31,617 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 27,023 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,435 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,546 miles

engine management lamp on

shallow cut in nearside tyre outer sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2012 21,546 miles

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

engine management lamp on

shallow cut in nearside tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 20,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 18,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 18,878 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,680 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 17,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,253 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 16,253 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 14,410 miles

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

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

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 MKA is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MKA, 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 YU04 MKA registered?

YU04 MKA is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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