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AW03 BXG

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,091 mi
Last recorded60,091 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 BXG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,091 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bothside and rear window are tinded.

bothside front seat locking mechanism little stiff.

bothside rear tyres centre tread wearing thin.

front windscreen top across is tinded ,marginal pass.

nearside front inner c v ,gaiter is leaking small amount of grease.

nearside front inner steering rack small amount of play.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,807 miles

Exhaust note is a little louder than standard but not considered excessive.

Nearside headlamp bulb was fitted incorrectly - (giving incorrect light output pattern) - now corrected.

Offside outer CV gaiter is pin holed and seeping grease.

Steering wheel airbag has been removed - potential insurance issue?

Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,045 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,213 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 18,213 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,190 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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AW03 BXG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AW03 BXG, 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 AW03 BXG registered?

AW03 BXG is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is AW03 BXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 BXG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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