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AD52 HTG

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,420 mi
Last recorded77,420 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 HTG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,420 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

centre to rear exhaust corroded heavily

front exhaust flexi worn

handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 14 Jul 2014 77,420 miles

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

handbrake travel slightly high

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

centre to rear exhaust corroded heavily

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front exhaust flexi worn

handbrake travel high

rear exhaust blowing

Fail 16 Jul 2013 73,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front exhaust flexi worn

handbrake travel high

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,836 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel high

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,997 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,703 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,116 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,720 miles

engine oil level minimum at time of test

Fail 24 Feb 2009 52,720 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine oil level minimum at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2008 44,870 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 44,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jan 2007 36,314 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 29,227 miles

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

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

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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AD52 HTG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,589 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 AD52 HTG, 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 23 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD52 HTG registered?

AD52 HTG is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is AD52 HTG safe to buy?

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