CarVerify

Free Car Check

A14 GVJ

1999 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1589cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

48,716 mi
Last recorded48,716 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GVJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 48,716 miles

corrosion started in nearside rear outer sill panel

Pass 4 Nov 2024 46,688 miles

corrosion started in nearside rear outer sill panel

Fail 4 Nov 2024 46,688 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

corrosion started in nearside rear outer sill panel

Pass 23 Nov 2023 44,798 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 44,798 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 43,428 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 43,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 39,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 39,671 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 38,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 38,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 35,535 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 34,674 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 33,750 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 33,005 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 32,425 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 32,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 31,409 miles

back box . Exhaust . slightly corroded .

Pass 11 Nov 2013 30,280 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 30,280 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 28,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant radiator corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 28,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant radiator corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,122 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 26,095 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 26,095 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

vehicle battery not good has to be jump started.

Pass 16 Nov 2009

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,719 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 18,718 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 16,778 miles

park brake lever slightly high, once applied

Fail 22 Nov 2007 16,778 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

park brake lever slightly high, once applied

Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,112 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 13,061 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A14 GVJ is a 1999 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1999 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 64,917 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 A14 GVJ, 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 27 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A14 GVJ?

You can check the full history of A14 GVJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A14 GVJ registered?

A14 GVJ is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is A14 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 GVJ shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A14 GVJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A14 GVJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.