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V820 FHC

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,851 mi
Last recorded96,851 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 FHC
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 96,851 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 92,973 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 92,973 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 89,881 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R tyre slightly damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,881 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R tyre slightly damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2013 78,825 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 73,899 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 68,299 miles

Wipers splitting

Fail 10 May 2011 68,299 miles

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

Wipers splitting

Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,205 miles

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

screw in o/s/f + n/s/r

Fail 3 Jun 2010 64,205 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

screw in o/s/f + n/s/r

Pass 26 May 2009 58,933 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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 26 May 2009 58,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 3 Jun 2008 53,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 42,029 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,732 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 26,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 20,440 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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V820 FHC is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V820 FHC, 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 V820 FHC registered?

V820 FHC is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V820 FHC safe to buy?

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