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V679 HBK

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,653 mi
Last recorded42,653 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV679 HBK
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 42,653 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 39,848 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre sill corroaded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 33,039 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 May 2015 33,039 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2014 26,435 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 26,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 19,223 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 15,590 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 14,470 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 11,960 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 9,511 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Jun 2008 7,139 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 5,430 miles

water in n/s/r light lense

Pass 31 Jan 2006 5,258 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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V679 HBK is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V679 HBK, 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 V679 HBK registered?

V679 HBK is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is V679 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V679 HBK shows 14 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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