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S18 MSJ

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,021 mi
Last recorded25,021 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2007
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 MSJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2007 25,021 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 25,019 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2006 19,261 miles

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

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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S18 MSJ is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S18 MSJ, 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 S18 MSJ registered?

S18 MSJ is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is S18 MSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 MSJ shows 3 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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