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V72 FKW

1999 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,797 mi
Last recorded105,797 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 FKW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 105,797 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 98,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,945 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 93,215 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both rear tyres close to wear indicators.

near side front tyre is close to wear indicators.

off side front tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 89,609 miles

rear springs & shockers corroded/ front coil springs corroded/ rear tyres cracking on siide walls/ flex brake pipe ends corroded/ under body covered in trims/

Pass 29 Nov 2008 84,838 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 79,095 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 79,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 68,867 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2006 68,660 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2005 59,617 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 59,548 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

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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V72 FKW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V72 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.

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What year was V72 FKW registered?

V72 FKW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V72 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V72 FKW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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