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YX53 WFV

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,692 mi
Last recorded52,692 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 WFV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,692 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 Sep 2017 52,692 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing wrong side off rear seats (5.1.1)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2016 48,769 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,394 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 45,392 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,824 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 39,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,839 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,742 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 26,742 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,746 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 21,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 15,564 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 14,710 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 12,676 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 9,662 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 7,119 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 6,918 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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YX53 WFV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX53 WFV, 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 YX53 WFV registered?

YX53 WFV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is YX53 WFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX53 WFV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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