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V456 JBV

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,423 mi
Last recorded103,423 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV456 JBV
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 103,423 miles

Battery insecure

near side indcator lense damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2010 103,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

near side indcator lense damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2009 93,859 miles

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

cooling fan housing loose

front o/s seat back not lifting

interior door handle loose

Fail 17 Sep 2009 93,711 miles

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

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

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

cooling fan housing loose

front o/s seat back not lifting

interior door handle loose

Pass 23 Sep 2008 85,280 miles

drivers window not working

o/s front tyre slight wear outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2008 85,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers seat back not lifting

drivers window not working

o/s front tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2007 74,641 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 65,791 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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V456 JBV is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V456 JBV, 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 V456 JBV registered?

V456 JBV is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V456 JBV safe to buy?

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