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YY04 XSU

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,641 mi
Last recorded89,641 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,641 miles

Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 May 2016 124,429 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 109,729 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 100,527 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 94,173 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 91,345 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 91,345 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 82,643 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2010 75,684 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 67,897 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 59,184 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 44,480 miles

Rear wiper blade perished

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 XSU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

YY04 XSU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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