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FD03 VFS

2003 Rover MG

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,039 mi
Last recorded79,039 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover MG50,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 VFS
MakeRover
ModelMG
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 79,039 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 73,553 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 67,529 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT IS SPLIT

STEERING RACK IS DAMP

THE EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE IS WORN

Fail 27 Jun 2014 67,517 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

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

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT IS SPLIT

STEERING RACK IS DAMP

THE EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE IS WORN

Pass 1 Jul 2013 64,138 miles

Exhaust noisey

Oil leak on engine

Washer jets have a blue light

Fail 29 Jun 2013 64,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

Exhaust noisey

Oil leak on engine

Washer jets have a blue light

Pass 2 Jun 2012 58,013 miles

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

Front flexi exhaust deteriated.ADVISE.

O/S/R tyre is worn on inside edge.ADVISE.

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 58,013 miles

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

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

Front flexi exhaust deteriated.ADVISE.

O/S/R tyre is worn on inside edge.ADVISE.

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 57,916 miles

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

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)

front exhaust flexiy deteriated

offside front tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 50,011 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise power steering belt cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2011 50,010 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise power steering belt cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,136 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers smearing screen

movement in front wiper arms

Fail 21 Apr 2009 37,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges ADVISE CHECK WHEEL ALIGNEMENT

front wipers smearing screen

movement in front wiper arms

Pass 9 May 2008 29,950 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 29,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2007 24,302 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 18,375 miles

How Reliable is the Rover MG?

Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
1,284
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 60
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 42
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 42
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37
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FD03 VFS is a 2003 Rover MG in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Rover MG models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 50,010 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 MG fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD03 VFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover MG typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Rover MG is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD03 VFS registered?

FD03 VFS is a 2003 Rover MG, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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