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RF53 NSY

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,551 mi
Last recorded57,551 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 NSY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 57,551 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 48,639 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish and split

Pass 4 Feb 2015 39,795 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 4 Feb 2015 39,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 31 Jan 2014 30,310 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Feb 2013 20,546 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 20,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 11,350 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 10,738 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 10,166 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 9,529 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 9,210 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 5 Oct 2006 8,020 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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RF53 NSY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RF53 NSY, 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 RF53 NSY registered?

RF53 NSY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RF53 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 NSY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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