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V202 FVR

1999 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,851 mi
Last recorded68,851 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV202 FVR
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,851 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 68,851 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

offside front seat belt slow at retracting

under body corroded in places

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,263 miles

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

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 6 Oct 2009 65,857 miles

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

both front tyres sidewall damage

both outer mirrors moving slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2009 65,857 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres sidewall damage

both outer mirrors moving slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2008 64,683 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracking

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Oct 2007 62,839 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2006 61,076 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front outer cv boots cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2006 61,076 miles

both front outer cv boots cracking

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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V202 FVR is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V202 FVR, 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 V202 FVR registered?

V202 FVR is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V202 FVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V202 FVR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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