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V466 NJW

1999 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,096 mi
Last recorded99,096 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV466 NJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,096 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

body damage to n/s/r quater panel and bumper

corrosion on both inner sills

n/s/f windscreen pillar corroding

slight binding n/s/r wheel

Fail 16 Feb 2015 99,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

body damage to n/s/r quater panel and bumper

corrosion on both inner sills

n/s/f windscreen pillar corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2014 93,579 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 93,579 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 87,586 miles

surface corrosion on both outer sills

tailgate and n/s/f bumper slightly out of shape

Fail 31 Jan 2013 87,585 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

surface corrosion on both outer sills

tailgate and n/s/f bumper slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Jan 2012 80,881 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 66,821 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 66,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,879 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,756 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,586 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 37,846 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 37,789 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V466 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V466 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.

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V466 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V466 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V466 NJW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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