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YY04 XSE

2004 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,126 mi
Last recorded56,126 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 XSE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 56,126 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to sills

Fail 16 Jul 2019 56,126 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

corrosion to sills

Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,882 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Fail 12 Jul 2018 52,871 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 13 Jul 2017 49,712 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 49,709 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 43,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,350 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 39,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 35,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 35,755 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 31,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 28,525 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 24,786 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low and tyre perished

offside rear tyre tread low and tyre perished

Fail 19 Jul 2011 24,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread low and tyre perished

offside rear tyre tread low and tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,562 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,953 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 16,953 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 13,107 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 9,755 miles

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

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 XSE is a 2004 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XSE, 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 XSE is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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