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V331 NJW

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,422 mi
Last recorded86,422 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 NJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,422 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 86,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 81,139 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 81,139 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 78,851 miles

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

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

cannot see brake pad life

Fail 8 Jan 2014 78,851 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

cannot see brake pad life

Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,852 miles

battery insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2012 77,425 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 77,425 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 76,643 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,683 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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Pass 14 Jan 2009 69,809 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 67,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2007 64,600 miles

radiator fins corroded

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

high imbalance on front brakes

off side rear tyre on 3mm

Fail 17 Jan 2006 60,261 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 60,261 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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V331 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V331 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 V331 NJW registered?

V331 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V331 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V331 NJW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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