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V280 NJW

1999 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,822 mi
Last recorded60,822 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 NJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 60,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2008 60,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 49,996 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 49,888 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,975 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 30,197 miles

Brake fluid low

Front disc pads low

High level brake light not all sections working

N/s/r tyre sidewalls split & in poor condition & slightly distorted. N/s/f tyre worn to limit. O/s/f tyre worn to limit inner edge

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2005 30,197 miles

Brake fluid low

Front disc pads low

High level brake light not all sections working

N/s/r tyre sidewalls split & in poor condition & slightly distorted. N/s/f tyre worn to limit. O/s/f tyre worn to limit inner edge

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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V280 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V280 NJW, 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 V280 NJW registered?

V280 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V280 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V280 NJW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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