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SK52 VKG

2003 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,515 mi
Last recorded65,515 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 VKG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,515 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,720 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 51,720 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,357 miles

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

n/s/ & o/s/rear tyres are cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,023 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 3 Sep 2008 47,023 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 Aug 2007 43,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 16 Aug 2007 43,795 miles

front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SK52 VKG is a 2003 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK52 VKG, 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 SK52 VKG registered?

SK52 VKG is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is SK52 VKG safe to buy?

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