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V554 GUR

1999 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,241 mi
Last recorded107,241 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV554 GUR
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 107,241 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 97,829 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 97,682 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 70,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 54,851 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 42,916 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 37,904 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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V554 GUR is a 1999 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 V554 GUR, 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 V554 GUR registered?

V554 GUR is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V554 GUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V554 GUR 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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