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V605 JDS

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,816 mi
Last recorded109,816 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV605 JDS
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 109,816 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 109,815 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 107,967 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 107,515 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 107,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s/f a/b/s ring missing

Pass 9 Nov 2009 106,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 106,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 103,132 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 103,131 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 88,907 miles

minor blow on front & rear exhaust.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 73,573 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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V605 JDS is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V605 JDS, 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 V605 JDS registered?

V605 JDS is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V605 JDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V605 JDS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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