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V805 OJW

1999 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

53,586 mi
Last recorded53,586 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV805 OJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 53,586 miles

Front & Rear Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 53,312 miles

Front & Rear suspension components slightly corroded

n/s door damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,591 miles

Front & Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 52,582 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front & Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 51,977 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 51,964 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 51,537 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 50,787 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 50,787 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 49,983 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,983 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,284 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 49,273 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,589 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 48,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,338 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,929 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,395 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,636 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,624 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 42,624 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,291 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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V805 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V805 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 V805 OJW registered?

V805 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 17 December 1999.

Is V805 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V805 OJW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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