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RA52 MKC

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,447 mi
Last recorded92,447 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 MKC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 92,447 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2012 83,472 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 83,472 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 80,973 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

engine damp with oil

nearside rear tyre perished

power steering rack damp

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,973 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

engine damp with oil

nearside rear tyre perished

power steering rack damp

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2010 76,726 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear perished and cracked tyre wall

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 71,127 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 61,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2008 61,276 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2006 39,519 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 MKC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA52 MKC?

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What year was RA52 MKC registered?

RA52 MKC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is RA52 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 MKC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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