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V540 TAV

1999 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,540 mi
Last recorded46,540 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV540 TAV
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 46,540 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,608 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f cross brake pipes corroded @ ends

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipes corroded @ ends

Pass 17 Nov 2009 39,638 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres damaged @ side wall

n/s/f side rapeter not fitted correctly

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,658 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 37,388 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,388 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,665 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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V540 TAV is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V540 TAV, 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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How do I check the history of V540 TAV?

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What year was V540 TAV registered?

V540 TAV is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V540 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V540 TAV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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