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V908 GKU

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,688 mi
Last recorded87,688 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV908 GKU
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 87,688 miles

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

welding undersealed

Fail 30 Nov 2015 87,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,060 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 84,709 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 10 Dec 2012 82,574 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,956 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2011 80,956 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 78,453 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 72,551 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 72,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 68,542 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 62,539 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 55,220 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 55,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 48,369 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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V908 GKU is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V908 GKU, 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 V908 GKU registered?

V908 GKU is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 2 December 1999.

Is V908 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V908 GKU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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