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V686 NOE

1999 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,486 mi
Last recorded59,486 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 NOE
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 59,486 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Slight damage on bumper

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear of outer sill and wheel arch are going rusty

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Surface rust on suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2020 57,979 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both wing repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 56,658 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 56,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,335 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear of n/s outer sill is going rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,148 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 46,148 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,868 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 44,572 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 43,254 miles

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

Rear of n/s outer sill going rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,423 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 39,006 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 37,405 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,405 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,865 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,972 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 31,697 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 29,784 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,784 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,114 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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V686 NOE is a 1999 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V686 NOE, 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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V686 NOE is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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