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YX04 UML

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,581 mi
Last recorded70,581 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 UML
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,581 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 70,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 66,464 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 60,949 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 60,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 55,109 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 55,109 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 49,116 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,551 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 24,818 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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YX04 UML is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX04 UML, 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 YX04 UML registered?

YX04 UML is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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