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V103 MMO

1999 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,724 mi
Last recorded105,724 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV103 MMO
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 105,724 miles

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively Engine (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 103,867 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 103,867 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))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 101,588 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing . Also corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator cooling fan insecure at lower mounting.

Fail 15 May 2024 101,588 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing . Also corroded. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator cooling fan insecure at lower mounting.

Pass 18 May 2023 99,704 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 99,704 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 98,422 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine fan insecure-bottom of radiator corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 23 May 2022 98,422 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust manifold blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Manifold gasket (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine fan insecure-bottom of radiator corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 14 May 2021 97,055 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge slightly and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pipes covered in grease

general under body corrosion

tailgate hinges and mounting area corroded both sides

Pass 23 Nov 2019 96,221 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 96,221 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,137 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2017 93,314 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 93,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 93,312 miles

Emissions not tested overheating / poss head gasket (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 91,453 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 91,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 89,413 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,527 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 87,527 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 84,926 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 84,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 82,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 82,501 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 79,162 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 79,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,953 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 73,953 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 68,771 miles

1 bulb inop on centre brake light

Fail 8 Oct 2009 68,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

1 bulb inop on centre brake light

Pass 18 Oct 2008 63,856 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 63,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 59,513 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 53,481 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 38,303 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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V103 MMO is a 1999 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V103 MMO, 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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V103 MMO is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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