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V63 FFV

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,479 mi
Last recorded108,479 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV63 FFV
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 108,479 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 108,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,645 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 101,637 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 94,433 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 94,433 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 83,324 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 75,180 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 75,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 65,411 miles

Slight brake judder on front brakes

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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V63 FFV is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold 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 V63 FFV, 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 V63 FFV registered?

V63 FFV is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 10 December 1999.

Is V63 FFV safe to buy?

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