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V326 NJW

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,482 mi
Last recorded100,482 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV326 NJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 100,482 miles

centre brake lamp has been disconnected

Pass 3 Jun 2010 81,320 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear centre brake lamp only 50% working

Fail 1 Jun 2010 81,226 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear centre brake lamp only 50% working

Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,893 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

unable to test brake pipes where routed above fuel tank and through covers

Pass 4 Jun 2008 68,660 miles

3 bulbs inop high level brake light.

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

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

Oil leak

slight dampness round steering rack

unable to test brake pipes where routed over fuel tank

Fail 4 Jun 2008 68,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

3 bulbs inop high level brake light.

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

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

Oil leak

unable to test brake pipes where routed over fuel tank

Pass 29 Jun 2007 66,342 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front suspension squeaky

Fail 13 Jun 2007 66,257 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both cv boots perishing

front pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Jun 2006 62,959 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ,OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY LEAKING †OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST.

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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V326 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V326 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 V326 NJW registered?

V326 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V326 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V326 NJW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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