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RN03 FYC

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,671 mi
Last recorded80,671 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 FYC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,671 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 80,671 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2011 77,012 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,116 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 59,335 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2009 59,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,357 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 50,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,772 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,175 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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RN03 FYC is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RN03 FYC, 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 RN03 FYC registered?

RN03 FYC is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is RN03 FYC safe to buy?

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