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V787 OJW

1999 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,008 mi
Last recorded92,008 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV787 OJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 92,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

n/s/f screen washer

Pass 4 Jul 2012 89,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure

power steering pipes insecure under bonnet

Fail 2 Jul 2012 89,670 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure

power steering pipes insecure under bonnet

Pass 1 Jul 2011 86,674 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 86,674 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 80,109 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2010 80,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,470 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 62,806 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 62,806 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 52,962 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 52,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 45,068 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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V787 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V787 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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V787 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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