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V887 OJW

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,539 mi
Last recorded75,539 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV887 OJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 75,539 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 75,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

sills corrodeing

Pass 13 Feb 2011 69,842 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2011 69,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 65,604 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

radiator corroded.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 65,604 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

radiator corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,270 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,594 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 45,381 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 39,905 miles

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

advise osf tyre outer edge

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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V887 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V887 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V887 OJW registered?

V887 OJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V887 OJW safe to buy?

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