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V479 NJW

1999 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,413 mi
Last recorded165,413 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 NJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2008 165,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 165,413 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 149,514 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 126,736 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 126,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 107,039 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 107,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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V479 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V479 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 V479 NJW registered?

V479 NJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V479 NJW safe to buy?

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