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YX54 XGV

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,515 mi
Last recorded94,515 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 XGV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 94,515 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slight blow (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 94,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slight blow (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 88,082 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 87,821 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,086 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,879 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 51,879 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 44,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,235 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,664 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 39,664 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 36,756 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 32,775 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

age cracking to both rear tyres and some cuts

heavy damage to osf outer tyre wall attention required

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,775 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

age cracking to both rear tyres and some cuts

heavy damage to osf outer tyre wall attention required

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,418 miles

dampness around power steering rack

light corrosion to exhaust system

small cut to o/s/f tyre sidewall

water ingress to o/s/f indicator lens

Pass 4 Sep 2007 17,586 miles

exhaust corroded

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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YX54 XGV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX54 XGV, 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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YX54 XGV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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