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V71 HPO

1999 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,166 mi
Last recorded63,166 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 HPO
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 63,166 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 62,791 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s rear tyres side walls starting to split

Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,995 miles

3 bulbs not working in high level stop light

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 12 Nov 2013 61,995 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,266 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 61,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre walls cracked

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,262 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 57,262 miles

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

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

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

rear tyre walls slight cracking

Fail 4 Nov 2010 52,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

neaarside rear tyre loosing shape & cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,884 miles

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

neaarside rear tyre loosing shape & cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,928 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 42,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,460 miles

BODY PANELS DAMAGED

Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,207 miles

OFF SIDE AND NEAR SIDE WING REAPTER LAMPS FADED

Pass 4 Nov 2005 32,049 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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V71 HPO is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HPO, 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 V71 HPO registered?

V71 HPO is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 27 November 1999.

Is V71 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V71 HPO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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