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V129 MMO

1999 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,239 mi
Last recorded82,239 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 MMO
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 82,239 miles

Fuel pipes from tank slightly corroded

Heatshield over exhaust back box insecure

Slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,075 miles

n/s front c/v boot small pin hole

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges

slight binding o/s and n/s front brakes

slight corrision o/s n/s rear brake pipes from flex to cylinder

slight corrision on fuel pipes n/s tank

slight oil leak on gearbox o/s inner

small leak n/s steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2010 63,496 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 63,496 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 60,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,060 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 50,520 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 42,904 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 38,375 miles

engine manifold heat shield loose † †

Fail 5 Sep 2005 38,350 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V129 MMO is a 1999 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V129 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V129 MMO registered?

V129 MMO is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V129 MMO safe to buy?

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