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RA52 OET

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,759 mi
Last recorded81,759 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 OET
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 81,759 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 81,759 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 72,071 miles

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

brake pedle rubber worn

Fail 22 Jan 2015 72,071 miles

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

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

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

brake pedle rubber worn

Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,686 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 60,686 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 44,651 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,941 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 30,872 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 9 Jan 2010 27,965 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 25,787 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 23,935 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 21,852 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 19,685 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 OET is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red 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 RA52 OET, 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 OET registered?

RA52 OET is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is RA52 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 OET shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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