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V388 HDY

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,417 mi
Last recorded67,417 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 HDY
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 67,417 miles

o/s rear tyre just about on minimum legal limit

Fail 29 Jul 2017 67,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre just about on minimum legal limit

Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,127 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 51,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,659 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2013 42,313 miles

slight cracking on sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,673 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,988 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,498 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,772 miles

front tyres cracking sidewall & tread area ok at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,261 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 21,231 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 16,523 miles

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

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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V388 HDY is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V388 HDY, 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

How do I check the history of V388 HDY?

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What year was V388 HDY registered?

V388 HDY is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V388 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V388 HDY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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