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SG03 NMU

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,407 mi
Last recorded79,407 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2017 79,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking at rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,219 miles

Nearside Front trye slightly worn on outer edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 74,219 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Front trye slightly worn on outer edges

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 68,922 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 68,922 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 68,078 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 68,074 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,920 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 66,691 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 66,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 65,777 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 64,548 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2010 63,342 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 63,339 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 62,095 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,990 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,205 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 55,688 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 47,511 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 47,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,132 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 22,925 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 NMU is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG03 NMU, 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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SG03 NMU is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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