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V725 GVX

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,202 mi
Last recorded147,202 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV725 GVX
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2018 147,202 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 143,515 miles

Offside Outer SILL CORRODED

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 143,515 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 141,171 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 141,171 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 138,668 miles

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 138,664 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 132,942 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 132,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 126,735 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 119,379 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 119,368 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 114,522 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 110,221 miles

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 110,202 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 99,439 miles

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

both rear tyres perished & cracking

Fail 9 Nov 2009 99,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 88,245 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 88,245 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 77,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 64,895 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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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.

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