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AE03 NTG

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,249 mi
Last recorded90,249 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 NTG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2010 90,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

slight play in both front anti- roll bar link bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2010 90,249 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

slight play in both front anti- roll bar link bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2009 76,235 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 76,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight handbrake travel

slightly corroded exhaust

Pass 10 Apr 2008 59,767 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,921 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 43,664 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear tyres heavily perished

lots of handbrake travel

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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AE03 NTG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AE03 NTG, 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 AE03 NTG registered?

AE03 NTG is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AE03 NTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 NTG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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