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YY04 YRL

2004 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,993 mi
Last recorded51,993 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 51,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 51,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 48,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 47,537 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,154 miles

Front windscreen scratched but does not affect drivers view

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 46,154 miles

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

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

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

Front windscreen scratched but does not affect drivers view

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,040 miles

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

Nearside Front cv gaiter cracking

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

Offside Front cv gaiter cracking

Offside Front slight fluffing seat belt

scratches to windscreen

Fail 7 Jun 2016 43,040 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front cv gaiter cracking

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

Offside Front cv gaiter cracking

Offside Front slight fluffing seat belt

scratches to windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2015 38,441 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,803 miles

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

n/s front brake binds

Fail 10 Jun 2013 27,115 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

scratches to windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,115 miles

scratches to windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2012 21,821 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,053 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 17,053 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 12,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 7,455 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 6,115 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 3,198 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 YRL is a 2004 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YRL, 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 YRL registered?

YY04 YRL is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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