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V783 OJW

1999 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,036 mi
Last recorded117,036 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 OJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 117,036 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly uneven

Fail 16 May 2011 116,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

car has frontal damage

nearside front tyre is worn uneven and bald on very outer edge

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 10 May 2010 104,596 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 104,586 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust systems corroded

centre stop light has some bulds not working

off side rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

off side rear tyre perrishing on outer side wall

Pass 29 Apr 2009 97,049 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 97,036 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 93,148 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 90,256 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 85,544 miles

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

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

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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V783 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V783 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 V783 OJW registered?

V783 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V783 OJW safe to buy?

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