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YY53 VEP

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,095 mi
Last recorded68,095 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 VEP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 68,095 miles

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated offside/nearside (6.1.7 (d) (i))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2018 62,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight scuff on sidewall of tyre but not showing threads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on and in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,176 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,108 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 56,651 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres slight cracks on walls

Pass 11 Apr 2014 53,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre has slight surface cracks on sidewall

o/s/r tyre has slight surface cracks on sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,801 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 42,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 30,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,270 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,965 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,676 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 7,497 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 5,600 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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YY53 VEP is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YY53 VEP, 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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YY53 VEP is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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