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V203 KFL

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

86,287 mi
Last recorded86,287 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 KFL
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 May 2014 86,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 86,287 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 79,431 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,431 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 77,641 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 77,641 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,460 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 65,935 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 65,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge +n/s mirror missing

Pass 31 Jan 2009 62,690 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 62,690 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f door mirror missing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 59,930 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 59,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s mirror glass cracked n/s mirror missing rear exhaust box heat shield loose rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jan 2007 54,878 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 54,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

1. n/s mirror missing

Pass 15 Dec 2005 50,016 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 49,968 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside door mirror broken and loose

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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V203 KFL is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V203 KFL, 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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V203 KFL is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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