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V420 FSW

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,590 mi
Last recorded53,590 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV420 FSW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 53,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,806 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 48,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits excessive corrosion holes in back box and middle section split (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,607 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,815 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 39,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 35,983 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 25,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 23,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 22,150 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,476 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,557 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 16,672 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 14,771 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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V420 FSW 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 85.7%.

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 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 V420 FSW, 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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What year was V420 FSW registered?

V420 FSW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V420 FSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V420 FSW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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