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V769 OJW

1999 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,871 mi
Last recorded103,871 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV769 OJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 103,871 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 98,724 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant gauge not working

Fail 21 May 2012 98,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant gauge not working

Pass 20 May 2011 92,339 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 92,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 87,261 miles

o/s wing mirror glass missing

Pass 29 May 2009 82,379 miles

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

high level stop lamp only 50% operational

nearside and offside headlamp beam pattern a little vague

nearside rear corner of fuel tank slightly damp

Fail 29 May 2009 82,379 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

high level stop lamp only 50% operational

nearside and offside headlamp beam pattern a little vague

nearside rear corner of fuel tank slightly damp

Pass 7 May 2008 74,892 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Fail 7 May 2008 74,887 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Pass 21 May 2007 66,857 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 66,857 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 63,893 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 54,238 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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V769 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V769 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 V769 OJW registered?

V769 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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