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YU04 VLX

2004 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,887 mi
Last recorded71,887 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 VLX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 71,887 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advice EML on

adviced headlamp patterns started to deterirate

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 71,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

advice EML on

adviced headlamp patterns started to deterirate

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 68,893 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 68,890 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases frontpipe to cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,935 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 63,935 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,785 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 58,703 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,123 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 53,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,690 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 39,105 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 39,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 37,152 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,830 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,348 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 22,348 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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 VLX is a 2004 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

YU04 VLX is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 28 August 2004.

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