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V492 HFA

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,873 mi
Last recorded91,873 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV492 HFA
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,873 miles

both outer sills corroded and thin in places

underside of vehicle dry and corroded in places

Pass 22 Aug 2012 86,671 miles

underside of vehicle dry and corroded in places

Pass 17 Aug 2011 85,295 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 82,958 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 79,541 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 79,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 73,630 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 69,732 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/r bumper

Fail 8 Dec 2007 69,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight damage to n/s/r bumper

Pass 5 Dec 2006 62,307 miles

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

Offside Front 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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V492 HFA is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V492 HFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V492 HFA registered?

V492 HFA is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V492 HFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V492 HFA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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