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R15 JMF

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,596 mi
Last recorded69,596 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 JMF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 69,596 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,284 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,434 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 40,434 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 42,883 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished and starting to split.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 42,883 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges.

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished and starting to split.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,850 miles

All four tyres perished

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,067 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 30,620 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 26,505 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,255 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 16,047 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,047 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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R15 JMF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R15 JMF, 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 R15 JMF registered?

R15 JMF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is R15 JMF safe to buy?

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