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V530 HHE

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,608 mi
Last recorded119,608 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 HHE
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 119,608 miles

all tyres worn on edges

brake pipes slight rusting, flexi brake hoses slight rusting to ferrules

fuel pipes and power steering pipes rusting

o/s front brake slight bind

suspension bushes worn

under body starting to rust

Fail 31 Aug 2016 119,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres worn on edges

brake pipes slight rusting, flexi brake hoses slight rusting to ferrules

fuel pipes and power steering pipes rusting

o/s front brake slight bind

suspension bushes worn

under body starting to rust

Pass 2 Sep 2015 118,386 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all (2.3.2)

rear tyres have slight wall detreoration

Pass 5 Aug 2014 114,965 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING AND SLIGHT BLOW, FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN, BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST, UNDERBODY, SILLS AMD SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS

SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE, SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NS REAR LIGHT LENS

Fail 5 Aug 2014 114,965 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING AND SLIGHT BLOW, FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN, BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST, UNDERBODY, SILLS AMD SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE, SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NS REAR LIGHT LENS

Pass 12 Aug 2013 111,420 miles

OS REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES, BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING TO SIDE WALLS, OUTTER SILLS STARTING TO RUST

Pass 30 Aug 2012 105,850 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 102,262 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box heat shield insecure

exhaust bracket broken off front pipe

slight wear both front tyres on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2011 98,435 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 90,226 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 90,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2009 87,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 87,735 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 85,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 85,121 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 81,288 miles

front windscreen has been repaired within zone A

Fail 28 Mar 2007 81,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V530 HHE is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V530 HHE, 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 V530 HHE registered?

V530 HHE is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V530 HHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V530 HHE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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