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V431 KHB

1999 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

126,988 mi
Last recorded126,988 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV431 KHB
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 126,988 miles

Both front suspension top bushes slightly tight on turning

Both front tyres wearing badly worn on inside edges

Offside inside door rust hole outside prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 126,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front suspension top bushes slightly tight on turning

Both front tyres wearing badly worn on inside edges

Offside inside door rust hole outside prescribed area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 123,246 miles

Corrosion on off side sill

Fail 19 Mar 2014 123,196 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Corrosion on off side sill

Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 3-4mm tread depth and worn on the inner edge.

offside rear tyre on 1.6-2mm tread depth.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 113,345 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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread depth.

offside front tyre on 3-4mm tread depth and worn on the inner edge.

offside rear tyre on 1.6-2mm tread depth.

Pass 31 Mar 2012 101,599 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 101,592 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

power steering pipes corrosive

power steering fluid reservoir over filled

Fail 22 Feb 2011 86,473 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

power steering pipes corrosive

power steering fluid reservoir over filled

Pass 18 Nov 2009 63,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 63,853 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,372 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 61,372 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 58,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,067 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

intercooler mounting bracket broken off front pannel

Fail 28 Feb 2007 56,061 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

air bag light on

intercooler mounting bracket broken off of front pannel

Pass 30 Nov 2005 52,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 52,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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V431 KHB is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 V431 KHB, 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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V431 KHB is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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