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V138 NDM

1999 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,807 mi
Last recorded53,807 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 NDM
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2013 53,807 miles

Exhaust system rear silencer support deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside windscreen slightly deteriorated in swept area

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damage (NOT deep enough to reach cords)

Offside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2013 53,807 miles

Exhaust system rear silencer support deteriorated

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside windscreen slightly deteriorated in swept area

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

Offside front tyre sidewall damage (NOT deep enough to reach cords)

Offside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,720 miles

Exhaust system rear silencer support hanger deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,090 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 53,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

spare tyre under inflated.

Pass 24 May 2010 48,312 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 39,956 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,851 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 25,851 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 11,178 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 10,683 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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V138 NDM is a 1999 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V138 NDM, 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 V138 NDM registered?

V138 NDM is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V138 NDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V138 NDM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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