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YY54 GHU

2004 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,967 mi
Last recorded50,967 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Rover 2544,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 GHU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,967 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 47,977 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,353 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

handbrake lever has side play

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside steering rack gaiter damp but no visable splits

oil leak

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 15 Mar 2012 43,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both rear tyres in poor condition

handbrake lever has side play

nearside steering rack gaiter damp but no visable splits

oil leak

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,737 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

nail in nearside front tyre

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,729 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,825 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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YY54 GHU is a 2004 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY54 GHU, 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 YY54 GHU registered?

YY54 GHU is a 2004 Rover 25, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is YY54 GHU safe to buy?

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