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YX04 WBG

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,440 mi
Last recorded38,440 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 WBG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 38,440 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper split

all wheel archs corroded

handbrake travel

Fail 9 Apr 2019 38,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper split

all wheel archs corroded

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Apr 2018 28,588 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 28,584 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 22,396 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 18,146 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rubber split.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,687 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 14,687 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,842 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

fuel tank starting to corode

n/s/front tyre has slight damage on sidewall not to cords

Pass 19 Mar 2013 11,812 miles

n/s/front tyre has slight cut in sidewall not to cords

Fail 19 Mar 2013 11,812 miles

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

n/s/front tyre has slight cut in sidewall not to cords

Pass 20 Mar 2012 11,701 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 11,333 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,872 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 9,658 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,170 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,443 miles

BOTH FRONT HEAD RESTS MISSING

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 WBG is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 YX04 WBG, 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 YX04 WBG registered?

YX04 WBG is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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