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V85 VBW

1999 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,282 mi
Last recorded126,282 miles
Recorded on4 May 2006
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 VBW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2006 126,282 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 3 May 2006 126,282 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leaks

nearside of front bumper loose

Pass 3 May 2005 104,587 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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V85 VBW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V85 VBW, 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

How do I check the history of V85 VBW?

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What year was V85 VBW registered?

V85 VBW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V85 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V85 VBW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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