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RL52 VGF

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,609 mi
Last recorded30,609 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VGF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 30,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 30,342 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 30,342 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 29,704 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 28,481 miles

offside mirror insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2015 27,959 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 May 2014 27,399 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 27,399 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2013 27,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 May 2013 27,085 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 26,688 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 26,205 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,327 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 24,042 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 22,734 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 21,493 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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RL52 VGF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RL52 VGF, 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 RL52 VGF registered?

RL52 VGF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RL52 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 VGF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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