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SA03 VWG

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,154 mi
Last recorded56,154 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 VWG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,154 miles

both short rear metal brake pipes corroded slighty

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,951 miles

cuts on n/s/f tyre 185/55/15 sidewall

Fail 19 Apr 2012 49,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

cuts on n/s/f tyre 185/55/15 sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,411 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 43,411 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 13 Apr 2010 37,471 miles

chip on front screen

n/s/f tyre slight cut on outer sidewall 185/55/15/

Fail 13 Apr 2010 37,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

chip on front screen

n/s/f tyre slight cut on outer sidewall 185/55/15/

Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,494 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 30,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,578 miles

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

Oil leak

both offside front and nearside front anti roll bar drop links slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,590 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 19,583 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,029 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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SA03 VWG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SA03 VWG, 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 SA03 VWG registered?

SA03 VWG is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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