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V401 GVM

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,500 mi
Last recorded74,500 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 74,500 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres low

damage to n/side door

Pass 21 Sep 2012
Fail 17 Jul 2012 65,729 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion developing in both sills advise cleanup/rustproofing

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 57,539 miles

Advise service

clutch pedal rubber missing

Both front ABS pickup rings cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2011 57,539 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Advise service

clutch pedal rubber missing

Both front ABS pickup rings cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,491 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 41,819 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,819 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 38,181 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 35,068 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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V401 GVM is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V401 GVM, 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 GVM registered?

V401 GVM is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V401 GVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V401 GVM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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