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V579 FPH

1999 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,797 mi
Last recorded78,797 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 FPH
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,797 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,793 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brakes have slight bind

Fail 26 Jul 2010 72,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 3 Aug 2009 68,065 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 68,032 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 62,583 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 62,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 57,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 57,855 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 54,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V579 FPH is a 1999 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V579 FPH, 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 V579 FPH registered?

V579 FPH is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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