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V371 GDV

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,138 mi
Last recorded104,138 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV371 GDV
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 104,138 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 95,067 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,926 miles

eye level stop lamp not working

Fail 24 Oct 2014 83,926 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

eye level stop lamp not working

wiper blades perished

Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,022 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 77,022 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

condensation in nearside rear postion lamp

offside front tyre worn down to wear bars

passengers wiper blade split

Pass 23 Oct 2012 71,226 miles

both rear indicator bulbs deteriorated

slight corrosion on exhaust flange at rear

Fail 23 Oct 2012 71,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear indicator bulbs deteriorated

slight corrosion on exhaust flange at rear

Fail 7 Nov 2011 63,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Nov 2011 63,450 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Nov 2010 55,911 miles

nearside rear tyre pressure low

offside rear tyre perished and low on pressure

Fail 16 Nov 2010 55,911 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre pressure low

offside rear tyre perished and low on pressure

Pass 13 Nov 2009 48,854 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,926 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 35,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,403 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 32,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 28,224 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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V371 GDV is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 V371 GDV, 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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V371 GDV is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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