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RA52 HRO

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,789 mi
Last recorded86,789 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 HRO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 86,789 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 27 Nov 2013 86,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,958 miles

rear number plate in poor condition.

Fail 2 Jan 2013 79,958 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,090 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake disc,s worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,608 miles

small cut in outer side wall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2011 62,608 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre heavily perished

o/s wiper split

small cut in outer side wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,905 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 51,905 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 41,842 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,954 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,320 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 9,417 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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RA52 HRO is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA52 HRO, 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 RA52 HRO registered?

RA52 HRO is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is RA52 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 HRO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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