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V308 NJW

1999 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,066 mi
Last recorded73,066 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 NJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 73,066 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 73,066 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 65,991 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 65,991 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,993 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 59,993 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 52,427 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 47,530 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 42,146 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 42,146 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2005 34,876 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2005 34,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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V308 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V308 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V308 NJW registered?

V308 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V308 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V308 NJW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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