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V47 HPO

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,467 mi
Last recorded86,467 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 HPO
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,467 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 86,467 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,981 miles

Auxillary belts cracking/perishing badly

Brake flexis showing age and wear

Coolant level down

Front anti-roll bar links cracking and showing age

Minor chips in windscreen

Nearside rack gaitor damp

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Damage to nearside front inner sidewall

Strong Advise:Nearside and offside c/v gaitors cracking/perishing badly

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Fail 5 Jun 2013 75,981 miles

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

Auxillary belts cracking/perishing badly

Brake flexis showing age and wear

Coolant level down

Front anti-roll bar links cracking and showing age

Minor chips in windscreen

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rack gaitor damp

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre showing age and perishment

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Damage to nearside front inner sidewall

Strong Advise:Nearside and offside c/v gaitors cracking/perishing badly

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,843 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,387 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 67,354 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 65,960 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 65,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 64,050 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 61,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,826 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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V47 HPO is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V47 HPO, 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 V47 HPO registered?

V47 HPO is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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