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V698 GPO

1999 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,214 mi
Last recorded45,214 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV698 GPO
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,214 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 45,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 42,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,720 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,270 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 40,270 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,656 miles

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,438 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 34,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,357 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 25,536 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 25,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V698 GPO is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V698 GPO, 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 V698 GPO registered?

V698 GPO is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V698 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V698 GPO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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