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V503 GRN

1999 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,954 mi
Last recorded158,954 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 GRN
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 158,954 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 140,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 124,858 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 111,097 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 99,938 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 91,828 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 83,384 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 77,484 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 77,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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V503 GRN is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V503 GRN, 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

How do I check the history of V503 GRN?

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What year was V503 GRN registered?

V503 GRN is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 13 December 1999.

Is V503 GRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V503 GRN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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