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AK53 OFE

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,379 mi
Last recorded92,379 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OFE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 92,379 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,527 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,139 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,239 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,864 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 64,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front cv gaitors started to perish

coolant radiator slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front cv gaitors started to perish

coolant radiator slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2009 59,025 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 59,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,339 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,444 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 34,430 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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AK53 OFE is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AK53 OFE, 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 AK53 OFE registered?

AK53 OFE is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is AK53 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 OFE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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