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V904 FJM

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

56,729 mi
Last recorded56,729 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV904 FJM
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 56,729 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Leak from NS end of steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 52,619 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Nearside steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 47,764 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 42,605 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 42,605 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 42,046 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 41,062 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 39,124 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 39,124 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 35,671 miles

Nearside number plate bulb not working

Nearside steering rack weeping

Offside Rear wheel bearing a little noisy

Rear indicators discoloured

Pass 8 Dec 2017 32,962 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 32,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing also (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear service brake efficiency slightly weak and may require service or repair

Pass 8 Dec 2016 29,172 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 29,172 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 26,267 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 25,285 miles

2 x centre stop lights n/w

slight leak from steering

surface corrosion front subframe,front coil springs,exhaust

Fail 8 Dec 2014 25,285 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2 x centre stop lights n/w

rear tyres perishing

slight leak from steering

surface corrosion front subframe,front coil springs,exhaust

Pass 2 Dec 2013 23,977 miles

1 x centre stop light n/w

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroding

slight oil leak from gearbox and steering rack n/s

Pass 4 Dec 2012 22,366 miles

1x centre stop light n/w

Fail 3 Dec 2012 22,366 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1x centre stop light n/w

Pass 6 Dec 2011 20,923 miles

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

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 7 Dec 2010 20,308 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 18,585 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 13,055 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 11,513 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 11,513 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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V904 FJM is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 V904 FJM, 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 V904 FJM registered?

V904 FJM is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V904 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V904 FJM shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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