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V774 ECL

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,571 mi
Last recorded88,571 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV774 ECL
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,571 miles

Both outer sills corroding

Colour of o/s front brake suggest it may have been binding at some point.

Rear silencer -heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2011 88,558 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both outer sills corroding

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Colour of o/s front brake suggest it may have been binding at some point.

Rear silencer -heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,189 miles

Different size tyres front to rear

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 80,189 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 65,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 65,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,454 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

Small cracks in sidewall of offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2008 58,454 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Small cracks in sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,012 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 22,531 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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V774 ECL is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V774 ECL, 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 V774 ECL registered?

V774 ECL is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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