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V173 FDF

1999 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,686 mi
Last recorded87,686 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 FDF
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 87,686 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 83,649 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 83,649 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 79,910 miles

surface corrosion on many mech.componets

Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,333 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

nearside wiper blade starting to split

rear wiper blade split

slight corrosion to n/s o/s rear outer sills and wheel arches

Pass 17 Nov 2015 75,526 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust bracket broke

interior mirror tarnished but not seriously effecting rear view

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Dec 2014 71,823 miles

front exhaust bracket broke

interior mirror tarnished but not seriously effecting rear view

Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,832 miles

front exhaust bracket broke

heat shield over back exhaust box insecure

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,725 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 59,294 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,593 miles

imbalance 25% pass = 25%

Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 45,655 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 42,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,877 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 37,969 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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V173 FDF is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V173 FDF, 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 V173 FDF registered?

V173 FDF is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V173 FDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V173 FDF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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