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YY04 VCJ

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,156 mi
Last recorded73,156 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VCJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 73,156 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 73,156 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 70,570 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 70,570 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,488 miles

nearside door mirror glass is missing.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 64,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside door mirror glass is missing.

Pass 29 May 2013 59,745 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

O/S/Rear tyre perished on the outer sidewall.

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm.

Pass 31 May 2012 58,732 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,662 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 54,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,327 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,366 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 47,366 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,385 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 27,561 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 VCJ is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc 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 YY04 VCJ, 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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YY04 VCJ is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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