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V818 OJW

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,149 mi
Last recorded29,149 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 OJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2009 29,149 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 29,149 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,430 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 23,324 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,324 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,173 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 16,700 miles

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

offside front tyre has cut in outside sidewall

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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V818 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V818 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V818 OJW registered?

V818 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V818 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V818 OJW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V818 OJW have outstanding finance?

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