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V164 MVW

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,912 mi
Last recorded76,912 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV164 MVW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 76,912 miles

both outer sills slighly corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 76,903 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills slighly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2013 73,900 miles

o/s/f door stiff

outer sills starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing low

signs of gearbox leak

wipers slightly semaring

Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,781 miles

Oil leak

centre to rear exhaust deteriorated

vehicle outer sills have corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2012 69,781 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

centre to rear exhaust deteriorated

vehicle outer sills have corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,354 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,041 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2009 59,682 miles

front cv gaiters starting to perish

Fail 15 Sep 2009 59,672 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front cv gaiters starting to perish

Pass 3 Oct 2008 57,274 miles

front cv gaiter starting to perrish

Pass 5 Oct 2007 53,590 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 53,590 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 50,092 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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V164 MVW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V164 MVW, 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 V164 MVW registered?

V164 MVW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V164 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V164 MVW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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