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V316 NJW

1999 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,477 mi
Last recorded108,477 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV316 NJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,477 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 103,010 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 103,010 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 100,029 miles

s.r.s light on indicating a fault

Pass 23 Aug 2011 96,896 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 96,896 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,596 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 93,596 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 87,979 miles

both front anti roll bar links worn

front coil springs rusty

rear exhaust pipe corroded badly

Pass 1 Sep 2008 77,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front anti-roll bar link bushes cracking

both front outer c.v boots perishing

offside front headlight aim weak

rear exhaust box slightly touching offside rear shock asorber etc

wipers lightly smeering

Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,175 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 68,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,703 miles

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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V316 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V316 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 V316 NJW registered?

V316 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V316 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V316 NJW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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