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V776 JRH

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,707 mi
Last recorded71,707 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV776 JRH
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,707 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,195 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 68,195 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,117 miles

Exhaust front flexi worn and rear flange corroded / Leaking slightly

Fail 8 Oct 2013 66,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust front flexi worn and rear flange corroded / Leaking slightly

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,763 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,287 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,707 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Various brakepipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,191 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 53,191 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

various brakepipes corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,863 miles

ADVISE:- n/s/r tyre cracked.

Fail 20 Oct 2008 47,863 miles

ADVISE:- n/s/r tyre cracked.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,482 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,766 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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V776 JRH is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V776 JRH, 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 V776 JRH registered?

V776 JRH is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 14 December 1999.

Is V776 JRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V776 JRH shows 15 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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