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SG53 CVA

2003 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,085 mi
Last recorded59,085 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 CVA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,085 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 53,020 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 50,598 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,646 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,299 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,500 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 44,500 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Slight corrosion on offside front brake disc.

Pass 20 May 2009 41,775 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,759 miles

Nearside front ABS ring split

Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,491 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 32,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge slightly

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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SG53 CVA is a 2003 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SG53 CVA, 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 SG53 CVA registered?

SG53 CVA is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is SG53 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 CVA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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