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SB52 NXY

2003 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,678 mi
Last recorded69,678 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 NXY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 69,678 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,658 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,146 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,849 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,061 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,642 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 35,642 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,926 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,006 miles

nearside wiper blade slightly torn at end

Fail 18 Jan 2010 31,005 miles

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

nearside wiper blade slightly torn at end

Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,910 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,581 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 23,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 19,415 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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SB52 NXY is a 2003 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB52 NXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB52 NXY registered?

SB52 NXY is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is SB52 NXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB52 NXY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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