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YY04 XTB

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,301 mi
Last recorded65,301 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,301 miles

centre rear seat belt jamming on reel.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 65,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre rear seat belt jamming on reel.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,655 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,179 miles

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)

offside rear tyre starting to crack on road face

Fail 25 Jun 2012 57,179 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre starting to crack on road face

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,668 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,928 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,452 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 34,930 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 26,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,773 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 XTB is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

YY04 XTB is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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