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V550 FSN

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,568 mi
Last recorded69,568 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV550 FSN
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 69,568 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 69,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,402 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,472 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f ABS ring cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2010 54,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f ABS ring cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2009 51,698 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 51,698 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 47,602 miles

N/S/R TYRE WALLS ARE STARTING TO DETERIOATE

N/S/R WHEEL BEARING IS SLIGHTLY NOISEY

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,244 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 42,244 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 23 Nov 2005 38,317 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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V550 FSN is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V550 FSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V550 FSN registered?

V550 FSN is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V550 FSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V550 FSN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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