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T415 SDV

1999 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,917 mi
Last recorded97,917 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT415 SDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 97,917 miles

Front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

O/s/f steering inner tie rod has slight play

Oil filter corroding

Power steering fluid seepage /pump area

Radiator corroded

Rear tyre's perishing between inner tread

alternator and power steering belt perished and splitting

Fail 15 Feb 2016 97,917 miles

Front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

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

O/s/f steering inner tie rod has slight play

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

Oil filter corroding

Power steering fluid seepage /pump area

Radiator corroded

Rear tyre's perishing between inner tread

alternator and power steering belt perished and splitting

Pass 13 Feb 2015 93,056 miles

2 x high level brake lights inoperative

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil filter corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Radiator cooling fins corroded and breaking up

Fail 13 Feb 2015 93,056 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 x high level brake lights inoperative

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil filter corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Radiator cooling fins corroded and breaking up

Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,849 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 86,849 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 83,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,532 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod

Fail 13 Feb 2012 77,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 25 Feb 2011 72,375 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,723 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 64,328 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 53,794 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,507 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 45,658 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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T415 SDV is a 1999 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 T415 SDV, 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.

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What year was T415 SDV registered?

T415 SDV is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 6 March 1999.

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