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V835 FYD

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,785 mi
Last recorded91,785 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV835 FYD
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 91,785 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 91,750 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 81,656 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 76,960 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 76,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,218 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,934 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,500 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 57,500 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

brake hose ferrules rusty

throttle sticking

Fail 3 Jan 2006 52,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 52,709 miles

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION-TRAVEL ON LEAVER

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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V835 FYD is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V835 FYD, 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 V835 FYD registered?

V835 FYD is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V835 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V835 FYD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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