MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak ()
Oil leak ()
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
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
Exhaust noisey
Oil leak on engine
Washer jets have a blue light
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front wipers smearing screen
movement in front wiper arms
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
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Rover MG?
Based on 1,266 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FD03 VFS safe to buy?
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