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YY04 XSP

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,546 mi
Last recorded55,546 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 55,546 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,079 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 18 Jan 2020 48,728 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 48,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 48,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sills both rusty

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 15 Jan 2018 46,631 miles

Body has slight corrosion Outer sills both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 44,544 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 42,457 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 42,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,396 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 37,396 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,371 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 35,371 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 32,675 miles

Exhaust system starting to corrode & deteriorate

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,370 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,395 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,133 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 20,256 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 14,955 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 XSP is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XSP, 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 XSP registered?

YY04 XSP is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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