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V779 OJW

1999 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,200 mi
Last recorded100,200 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV779 OJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 100,200 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 100,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 88,592 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 88,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,508 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2011 79,330 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2010 73,653 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 73,653 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,806 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 68,806 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 63,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 63,238 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,502 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 57,502 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 51,692 miles

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

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 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V779 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 V779 OJW registered?

V779 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V779 OJW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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