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YY53 YYW

2004 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,599 mi
Last recorded69,599 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 YYW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 69,599 miles

E.M warning light on

Pass 16 May 2017 66,448 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2016 60,096 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 54,971 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 52,106 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 47,943 miles

deteration and slight leak to exhaust at rear

Fail 1 May 2013 47,943 miles

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

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

deteration and slight leak to exhaust at rear

Pass 9 May 2012 44,707 miles

some wear and deteration to rear tyres

Fail 6 May 2011 40,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 40,751 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 37,546 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,176 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 30,681 miles

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 16 May 2007 25,783 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,974 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 YYW is a 2004 Rover 25 in Silver 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 YYW, 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 YY53 YYW registered?

YY53 YYW is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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