MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,202 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside OUTER SILL CORRODED
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Outer SILL CORRODED
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer SILL CORRODED
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
BOTH OUTER SILLS/ REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODING
EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS SLIGHT LEAK AND CORRODED
HIGH STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING
INNER FRONT DRIVESHAFT GAITER UNCLIPPED
O/S REAR TYRE LOW
POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODING
Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO O/S REAR BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
BOTH OUTER SILLS/ REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODING
EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS SLIGHT LEAK AND CORRODED
HIGH STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING
INNER FRONT DRIVESHAFT GAITER UNCLIPPED
O/S REAR TYRE LOW
POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODING
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
some high level brake light bulbs not working
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
some high level brake light bulbs not working
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both outer sills corroding
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both outer sills corroding
handbrake travel long
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brakes slight bind
nearside rear tyre multiple nails in tread
rear tyres perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres perished & cracking
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres perished & cracking
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V725 GVX is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V725 GVX, 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 V725 GVX registered?
V725 GVX is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 1999.
Is V725 GVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for V725 GVX shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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