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V849 OJW

1999 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,249 mi
Last recorded86,249 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 OJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,249 miles

corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

some play steering and suspension

Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,476 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,482 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,873 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,884 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 65,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,938 miles

Both auxillary belts cracked

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Bottom of radiator slightly rusty

Exhaust back box rusty

Exhaust manifold heatsheild broken

N/s wiper blade slightly split

Pass 4 Dec 2008 51,514 miles

n/s & o/s/f outer c/v boots cracked & perished.

o/s/f wiper blade rubber worn

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,933 miles

n/s/f fog light inop.

rear wiper split. 18".

Fail 10 Dec 2007 42,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f fog light inop.

rear wiper split. 18".

Pass 2 Dec 2006 36,630 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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V849 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V849 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 V849 OJW registered?

V849 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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