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YU04 SKX

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,240 mi
Last recorded109,240 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 SKX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 109,240 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 109,288 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 101,387 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 96,218 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 93,939 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 93,939 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 87,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,972 miles

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

both front tyre valves and nsf perrished

Fail 12 Aug 2008 67,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyre valves and nsf perrished

Fail 16 Aug 2007 53,108 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2007 53,108 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

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 SKX is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SKX, 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 SKX registered?

YU04 SKX is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 August 2004.

Is YU04 SKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU04 SKX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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