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V404 NJW

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,878 mi
Last recorded95,878 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV404 NJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2014 95,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

a.s ring on n/s/f fitted however insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2009 87,355 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 87,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 80,774 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 80,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 71,041 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 71,041 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 56,013 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 56,013 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 48,928 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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V404 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V404 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 V404 NJW registered?

V404 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V404 NJW safe to buy?

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