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YY04 VCM

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,956 mi
Last recorded114,956 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VCM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 114,956 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 114,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 90,542 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 90,542 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,697 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,274 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 27,735 miles

middle and rear exhaust sections have slight corrosion

rear tyres starting to wear low on edges

Pass 25 May 2007 26,882 miles

middle and rear exhaust sections have slight surface corrosion

nearside front tyre worn low at 2mm

offside front tyre wearing low at 2.5mm

power steering drive belt starting to crack

rear brakes may require inspection and clean out

washer jets may require adjustment

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 VCM is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

YY04 VCM is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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