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V102 FTE

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,507 mi
Last recorded65,507 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV102 FTE
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,507 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 63,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2008 63,065 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 54,163 miles

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

O/s/f tyre at 3mm.

Fail 10 Feb 2007 54,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/s/f tyre at 3mm.

Pass 10 Feb 2006 43,656 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 43,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front drop link bushes starting to split

nearside rear light lense cracked

nearside rear tyre punctured

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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V102 FTE is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V102 FTE, 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

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What year was V102 FTE registered?

V102 FTE is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V102 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V102 FTE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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