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YX54 XJB

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,860 mi
Last recorded48,860 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 48,858 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 46,833 miles

Front tyres at legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,535 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 42,535 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,944 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 39,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,157 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 37,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,599 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,251 miles

Rear screen washer not working

Rear wiper blade torn

Starter motor noisey

Fail 3 Sep 2009 32,251 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear screen washer not working

Rear wiper blade torn

Starter motor noisey

Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,175 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,797 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 17,797 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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 XJB is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XJB, 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 YX54 XJB registered?

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

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