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SG03 ETR

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,298 mi
Last recorded31,298 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 ETR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 31,298 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 31,289 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 30,335 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 29,306 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,999 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 27,999 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 26,684 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 25,390 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 24,309 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,181 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 20,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,090 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,991 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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SG03 ETR is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SG03 ETR, 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 SG03 ETR registered?

SG03 ETR is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is SG03 ETR safe to buy?

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