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V534 GDL

1999 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,913 mi
Last recorded122,913 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV534 GDL
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 122,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 122,913 miles

Offside 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 113,777 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 113,777 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 105,014 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 99,336 miles

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

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2013 94,759 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 94,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

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

Wiper/washer stalk broken.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 84,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Minior stone chips to front screen

o,s,f c,v boot starting to crack

Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,758 miles

Centre brake light has one bulb out.

Front of engine has oil leak ( pos rocker cover )

O/S/F ABS ring cracked

O/S/R shock damp

O/S/R wheel noisey when spun

Fail 1 Nov 2011 71,758 miles

Centre brake light has one bulb out.

Front of engine has oil leak ( pos rocker cover )

O/S/F ABS ring cracked

O/S/R shock damp

O/S/R wheel noisey when spun

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,911 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 57,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,105 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside front service brake slow to come on

Fail 2 Nov 2009 45,102 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside front service brake slow to come on

Pass 24 Oct 2008 30,637 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 30,635 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,704 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,796 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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V534 GDL is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green 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 V534 GDL, 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 V534 GDL registered?

V534 GDL is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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