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RCZ 1747

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,203 mi
Last recorded111,203 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCZ 1747
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 111,203 miles

Nearside Rear cracking inner sidewall

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2017 96,985 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,329 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 86,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,094 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 77,091 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,420 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 65,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,804 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,194 miles

N/S + O/Side Wiper blades deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,433 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2010 41,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 37,465 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 37,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 32,782 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,581 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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RCZ 1747 is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RCZ 1747, 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 RCZ 1747 registered?

RCZ 1747 is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RCZ 1747 safe to buy?

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