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V753 OAB

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,148 mi
Last recorded55,148 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV753 OAB
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2021 55,148 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 54,565 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,962 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 51,346 miles

Rusty sills

Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,471 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 47,738 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 47,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,073 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 44,258 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,504 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking due to age

Fail 8 Jan 2013 42,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear tyres slight cracking due to age

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,780 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,165 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,635 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,657 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,953 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 33,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,172 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 26,234 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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V753 OAB is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V753 OAB, 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

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What year was V753 OAB registered?

V753 OAB is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V753 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V753 OAB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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