2004 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · MM04 YAH
2004 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 82,506 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2019.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MM04 YAH Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2018
- 82,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Rover Rover 25
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MM04 YAH Mileage History
- 09/06/200727,722 mi
- 14/06/200837,285 mi+9,563 mi
- 06/06/200945,993 mi+8,708 mi
- 12/06/201055,014 mi+9,021 mi
- 17/05/201358,970 mi+3,956 mi
- 14/05/201472,286 mi+13,316 mi
- 14/05/201472,286 mi
- 22/06/201680,135 mi+7,849 mi
- 23/06/201680,136 mi+1 mi
- 08/06/201781,562 mi+1,426 mi
- 30/06/201781,664 mi+102 mi
- 29/06/201882,506 mi+842 mi
- 30/06/201882,506 mi
Average of roughly 4,954 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
MM04 YAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 25 (MM04 YAH) between June 2007 and June 2018.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”.
Common Problems: ROVER 25
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (HGF)(Serious)
The 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 engines are all prone to gasket failure due to plastic dowels and a small coolant capacity.
- SCU / BCU Relay Failure(Moderate)
Models from 2003 onwards (facelift) use a Pektron Security Control Unit. The internal relays fail, affecting various electrical systems.
- Rusting Rear Arches(Moderate)
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (HGF)Serious
The 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 engines are all prone to gasket failure due to plastic dowels and a small coolant capacity.
- SCU / BCU Relay FailureModerate
Models from 2003 onwards (facelift) use a Pektron Security Control Unit. The internal relays fail, affecting various electrical systems.
- Rusting Rear ArchesModerate
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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