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V759 OJW

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,677 mi
Last recorded111,677 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV759 OJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 111,677 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

forward exhaust mounting needs attention

front nearside c/v boot small pin hole

front offside tyre inner edge worn

Fail 4 Mar 2016 111,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake master cylinder level low

forward exhaust mounting needs attention

front nearside c/v boot small pin hole

front offside tyre inner edge worn

rear number plate deteriorated

water leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 101,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mounting bracket needs attention

slight play front offside rack arm inner joint

Pass 3 Mar 2014 91,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 81,993 miles

brake master cylinder level slightly low

rear offside tyre worn

Pass 30 Jan 2012 73,005 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 71,317 miles

Rear registration plate damaged.

Fail 12 Nov 2010 71,317 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear registration plate damaged.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 68,787 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 68,787 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,245 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,110 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 46,325 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 41,149 miles

both reat tyres nearing limit!! †

exhaust rear section blowing slightly!! †

o/s/r tyre begining to deform!! †

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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V759 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V759 OJW, 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 V759 OJW registered?

V759 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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