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SK52 VKW

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,752 mi
Last recorded80,752 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK52 VKW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,752 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,823 miles

exhaust is corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 75,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 71,800 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 67,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 67,315 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,795 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 56,795 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 44,747 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 44,747 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,321 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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SK52 VKW is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK52 VKW, 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 SK52 VKW registered?

SK52 VKW is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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The MOT history for SK52 VKW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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