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V401 DBD

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,280 mi
Last recorded27,280 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV401 DBD
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,280 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 27,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 May 2007 25,597 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 96,462 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 96,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 95,802 miles

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

o/s/f door mirror damaged

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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V401 DBD is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V401 DBD, 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 V401 DBD registered?

V401 DBD is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is V401 DBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V401 DBD shows 6 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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