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V472 NJW

1999 Rover 25

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

117,272 mi
Last recorded117,272 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 NJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 117,272 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 117,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 108,774 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 108,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 99,869 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 99,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 91,645 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 91,645 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 81,092 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 69,011 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 69,010 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 59,853 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 59,853 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V472 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V472 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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What year was V472 NJW registered?

V472 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V472 NJW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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