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YY04 AFA

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,187 mi
Last recorded103,187 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 AFA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 103,187 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

battery is loose in its housing.

nearside rear tyre has cracking on side walls.

offside outer cv boot retaining clip has broken but boot is remaining in position lock to lock.

offside rear tyre has cracking on side walls.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 100,973 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,390 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 96,353 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 89,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parts of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 80,781 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 73,110 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,290 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 61,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 52,812 miles

Battery loose

Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,958 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,008 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 40,834 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 29,445 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
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YY04 AFA is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YY04 AFA, 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 YY04 AFA registered?

YY04 AFA is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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