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V47 MMV

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,963 mi
Last recorded77,963 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 MMV
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 77,963 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 77,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,952 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both to limet (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,283 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,337 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,105 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 68,188 miles

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

damage to o/s/r of vehicle.

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

one high level brake light bulb not working.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 68,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

damage to o/s/r of vehicle.

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

one high level brake light bulb not working.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,298 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

grill loose.

Fail 25 Oct 2010 66,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front bumper insecure

grill loose.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 63,433 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,070 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 50,020 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 40,839 miles

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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 MMV is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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