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RCZ 8893

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,006 mi
Last recorded66,006 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCZ 8893
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 66,006 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,311 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 46,526 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 43,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,878 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,137 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 39,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,700 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 30,697 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 16,958 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 16,958 miles

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

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 8893 is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 8893, 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

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What year was RCZ 8893 registered?

RCZ 8893 is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is RCZ 8893 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCZ 8893 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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