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V122 GFG

1999 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,088 mi
Last recorded51,088 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV122 GFG
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 51,088 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 50,282 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,562 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 49,597 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,130 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 48,274 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 48,274 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,872 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 47,872 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,706 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 44,756 miles

nearside rear tyre just legal.

offside & nearside front tyres side walls badly perished.

offside & nearside rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,129 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,752 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,674 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 31,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 29,051 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 26,728 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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V122 GFG is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V122 GFG, 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 V122 GFG registered?

V122 GFG is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V122 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V122 GFG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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