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V241 GRN

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,753 mi
Last recorded97,753 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV241 GRN
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 97,753 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 97,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2015 96,226 miles

1st metal exhaust mounting is broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s outer sill is starting to corrode

Fail 23 Feb 2015 96,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1st metal exhaust mounting is broken

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s outer sill is starting to corrode

Pass 6 Mar 2014 94,322 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 94,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,208 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 86,849 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 86,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 85,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2010 83,136 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 83,136 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 79,829 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 79,821 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 75,492 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 71,328 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 71,328 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 64,368 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 64,368 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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V241 GRN is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold 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 V241 GRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V241 GRN registered?

V241 GRN is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V241 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V241 GRN 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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