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V779 DSL

1999 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,827 mi
Last recorded84,827 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV779 DSL
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,827 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,898 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 73,131 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 73,131 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,197 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 72,196 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,011 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2011 69,405 miles

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

n/s outer sill damaged and has slight corrosion

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2010 66,816 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,130 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2008 62,744 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 9 Jul 2007 61,188 miles

Damage to N/S Outer Sill

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Radiator leaking

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

Wear In O/S Steering Rack

Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,286 miles

oil leak

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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V779 DSL is a 1999 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V779 DSL, 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 V779 DSL registered?

V779 DSL is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V779 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V779 DSL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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