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YY04 WHT

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,494 mi
Last recorded43,494 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2018 43,494 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc signs of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 39,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to nearside and offside sills but not yet excesive

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,085 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,346 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Jun 2015 35,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2014 34,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all 4 coil springs are corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre is cracked

rear brake drums and shock absorbers are misted with oil

Fail 5 Jun 2014 34,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all 4 coil springs are corroded

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre is cracked

rear brake drums and shock absorbers are misted with oil

Pass 5 Jun 2013 34,291 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,554 miles

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,771 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Gearbox has small leak on gearbox selector shaft seal

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight leak on steering rack

Fail 21 Jun 2010 32,006 miles

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

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

front and rear coil springs have some corrosion

front wipers have slight wear

handbrake may require adjusting

power steering rack has slight dampness

Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,006 miles

front and rear coil springs have some corrosion

front wipers have slight wear

handbrake may require adjusting

power steering rack has slight dampness

Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,373 miles

front anti roll bar bushes have slight wear

handbrake may require adjusting

Fail 2 Jul 2009 31,373 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes have slight wear

handbrake may require adjusting

washer jets may require adjusting

Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,490 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 15,672 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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 WHT is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red 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 YY04 WHT, 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 WHT is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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