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RN52 FXY

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,289 mi
Last recorded42,289 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 FXY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 42,289 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front tyres scrubbing on edges

front wipers streaky

o/s/r tyre cracked and has cut less than 25mm and not exposing cords.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 42,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

exhaust mid section at connections corroded

front tyres scrubbing on edges

front wipers streaky

o/s/r tyre cracked and has cut less than 25mm and not exposing cords.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,148 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,398 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 33,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,401 miles

hand brake near end of free travle

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outter edge

o/s tyre front worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2010 28,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake near end of free travle

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outter edge

o/s tyre front worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,525 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,546 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 22,546 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 20,859 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 14,802 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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RN52 FXY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN52 FXY, 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 RN52 FXY registered?

RN52 FXY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is RN52 FXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN52 FXY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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