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RY03 SYS

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,676 mi
Last recorded63,676 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 SYS
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 63,676 miles

age cracking to rubbers

chips in screen

coil springs corroded

cut in o/s/r tyre

front pads low

slight movement in rear beam bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2010 59,869 miles

chips in screen

coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2010 59,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

chips in screen

coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2009 50,245 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust corroded

outer cv gaitors age cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2009 50,245 miles

exhaust corroded

outer cv gaitors age cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2008 43,207 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 43,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,582 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 35,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front grille loose

N/s headlamp unit loose

Pass 15 Jun 2006 26,196 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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RY03 SYS is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RY03 SYS, 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 RY03 SYS registered?

RY03 SYS is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is RY03 SYS safe to buy?

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