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V206 FGK

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

57,582 mi
Last recorded57,582 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV206 FGK
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 57,582 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 55,282 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 55,282 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 53,134 miles

front brake pads low

front wiper blades are split slightly

Fail 13 Jan 2015 53,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads low

front wiper blades are split slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2014 50,769 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 50,769 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,710 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 48,707 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,509 miles

radial cracks in both front tyre sidewalls

Fail 16 Jan 2012 46,509 miles

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

radial cracks in both front tyre sidewalls

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,330 miles

radial cracks in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jan 2011 44,330 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

radial cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,396 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 42,396 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,156 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 37,871 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,406 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 34,404 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V206 FGK is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V206 FGK, 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 V206 FGK registered?

V206 FGK is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V206 FGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V206 FGK shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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