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V791 OJW

1999 Rover 25

Gold Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,676 mi
Last recorded94,676 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 OJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 94,676 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small leak (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 92,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low

miner oil leak

signs on coolant leak

Fail 29 Jan 2016 92,032 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

coolant level low

miner oil leak

signs on coolant leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 88,293 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 88,293 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 83,254 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,732 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,654 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)

center stop light has a bulb out

multiple oil leaks

tow bar removed

Pass 15 Mar 2011 62,252 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 62,243 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,586 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 58,584 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,003 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,864 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 46,827 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 43,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 38,610 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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V791 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V791 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 V791 OJW registered?

V791 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V791 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V791 OJW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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