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V51 EPY

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,080 mi
Last recorded99,080 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV51 EPY
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2008 99,080 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 99,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 88,921 miles

nearside windscreen small chip

Fail 19 Sep 2007 88,921 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

nearside windscreen small chip

Fail 12 Apr 2006 68,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 68,657 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
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V51 EPY is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V51 EPY, 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 V51 EPY registered?

V51 EPY is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 27 November 1999.

Is V51 EPY safe to buy?

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