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YY53 VEV

2004 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,397 mi
Last recorded69,397 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 69,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 67,835 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance (o/s low) 27%

n/s/f door mirror held on with tape

Fail 17 May 2017 67,835 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brakes slightly out of balance (o/s low) 27%

n/s/f door mirror held on with tape

Pass 6 May 2016 62,847 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 59,396 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 59,390 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,542 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 50,717 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 50,712 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 47,151 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 47,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 46,717 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 46,717 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,126 miles

both front tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2008 38,159 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 16 Jan 2007 30,623 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN LOW

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER ENTRY PIPE BADLY CORRODED

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 VEV is a 2004 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YY53 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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