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SG53 VVF

2003 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,539 mi
Last recorded57,539 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 VVF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 57,539 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Fail 20 May 2019 57,535 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow 41% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2018 52,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 52,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

heat sgield insecure

Pass 22 May 2017 49,708 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 46,928 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 46,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,609 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 45,609 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,044 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,109 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 21,480 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 19,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 14,662 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 12,290 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 8,956 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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SG53 VVF is a 2003 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VVF, 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 SG53 VVF registered?

SG53 VVF is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is SG53 VVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 VVF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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