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V71 FKW

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,569 mi
Last recorded104,569 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 FKW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 104,569 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 104,544 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 102,690 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 97,364 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 92,197 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 6 Nov 2008 92,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2007 82,103 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 70,392 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 59,282 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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V71 FKW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V71 FKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V71 FKW?

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What year was V71 FKW registered?

V71 FKW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V71 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V71 FKW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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