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YU04 MMV

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,794 mi
Last recorded66,794 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 MMV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 66,794 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 60,654 miles

engine man light one

engine misfire

steering rack slight oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2019 60,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine man light one

engine misfire

steering rack slight oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,680 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 48,906 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,109 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 42,338 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,413 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 38,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,238 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 31,813 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 27,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

advise brakes require service

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

advise brakes require service

Pass 22 Oct 2009 2,250 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 2,250 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 18,679 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 14,594 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 MMV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MMV, 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 MMV registered?

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

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