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V816 OJW

1999 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,946 mi
Last recorded58,946 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 OJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,946 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 4 Feb 2016 58,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 41,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,772 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,991 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 17 Feb 2012 28,991 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,829 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 23,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 17,904 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 9 Feb 2010 17,904 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Dec 2008 15,605 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 13,580 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 10,949 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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V816 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V816 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 V816 OJW registered?

V816 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V816 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V816 OJW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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