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YY04 XSW

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,161 mi
Last recorded104,161 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 XSW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 104,161 miles

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

Coolant pipe slightly deteriorated

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 104,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 102,057 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2018 91,258 miles

antiroll bar bushes perished

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 85,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,617 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking slightly

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,306 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,318 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,381 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 13 Aug 2013 73,381 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,821 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 66,077 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front track rod end has slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2011 66,077 miles

nearside front track rod end has slight play

Pass 22 May 2010 60,220 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 52,890 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 52,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 May 2008 43,850 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 43,850 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 34,765 miles

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

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

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

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 XSW is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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