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YX04 WCR

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

28,576 mi
Last recorded28,576 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 28,576 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 28,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 21,379 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 21,379 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 16,466 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 16,466 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 10 May 2010 14,295 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 12,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 10,727 miles

SLIGHT BLOW REAR EXHAUST BOX

Fail 13 Apr 2007 9,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 9,196 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 9,043 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f + o/s/f + o/s/r tyres slightly distorted

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 WCR is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

YX04 WCR is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is YX04 WCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX04 WCR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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