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V502 FPH

1999 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,058 mi
Last recorded43,058 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV502 FPH
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 43,058 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 40,082 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 40,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,628 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 35,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,922 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rack boots damp

Pass 16 May 2012 24,933 miles

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

body damage os rear & ns front

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 11 May 2011 24,257 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 24,254 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 23,541 miles

ns rear brake effort low

os front wheel binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2009 22,737 miles

centre brake light 2 bulbs inop

Fail 29 Apr 2008 21,723 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,723 miles

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 8 May 2007 20,710 miles

OSR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 19 May 2006 19,762 miles

all 4 tyres wearing close to legal limit †ok at time of mot test

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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V502 FPH is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V502 FPH, 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 V502 FPH registered?

V502 FPH is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V502 FPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V502 FPH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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