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V859 OJW

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,254 mi
Last recorded70,254 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 OJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2014 70,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 68,199 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front exhaust flex deteriated

Fail 5 Mar 2013 68,199 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

front exhaust flex deteriated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,356 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 64,638 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 52,980 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 52,719 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,949 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 45,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/rear tyre starting to crack on outer side wall.....ENGINE NOISY.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,215 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 39,215 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,189 miles

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

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

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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V859 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V859 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 V859 OJW registered?

V859 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V859 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V859 OJW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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