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V448 MST

1999 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,407 mi
Last recorded86,407 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 MST
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 86,407 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 86,407 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 82,563 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 82,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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 18 Sep 2007 78,326 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 73,357 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 73,357 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 70,009 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 70,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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V448 MST is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V448 MST, 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 V448 MST registered?

V448 MST is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V448 MST safe to buy?

The MOT history for V448 MST shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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