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AV03 NGF

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,682 mi
Last recorded53,682 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 NGF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 53,682 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 50,094 miles

Nearside Front mirror insecure but still sevicable

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front rack end slight play

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills surface (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 50,094 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front mirror insecure but still sevicable

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front rack end slight play

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills surface (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 47,729 miles

engine slightly noisey

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 47,729 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine slightly noisey

no oil in engine at time of test

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2014 42,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,249 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,763 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,639 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 20,375 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 15,244 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,957 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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AV03 NGF 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 85.7%.

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 AV03 NGF, 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 AV03 NGF registered?

AV03 NGF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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