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V52 LEL

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,756 mi
Last recorded105,756 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 LEL
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 105,756 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 105,723 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,015 miles

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

Handbrake has high travel

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 101,011 miles

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

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

Handbrake has high travel

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 97,745 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 95,407 miles

both outer sills corroded

offside rear tyre heavily perishing

oil leaks from gearbox

Fail 13 Aug 2014 95,405 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

offside rear tyre heavily perishing

oil leaks from gearbox

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,217 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 92,217 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front wipers not parking

rear exhaust heat shield looes

rear exhaust rusty

some bulbs out in center rear stop light

Pass 6 Oct 2012 88,605 miles

offside headlamp on lower limits

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Oct 2012 88,603 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside head lamp on lower limits

offside outer sill rusty

offside rear tyre starting to split

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

only three bulbs working on center rear stop lamp

Pass 11 Oct 2010 80,965 miles

gear box oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 77,383 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 77,383 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 72,387 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 72,387 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 67,061 miles

water ingress in rear number plate

Pass 13 Oct 2006 62,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear view mirror missing

slight travel on hand brake

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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V52 LEL is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V52 LEL, 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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V52 LEL is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V52 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V52 LEL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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