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V96 ERC

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,134 mi
Last recorded81,134 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 ERC
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 81,134 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 81,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,864 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 78,864 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,815 miles

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

advise tow bar electrics faulty

tracking

Fail 26 Sep 2012 75,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

advise tow bar electrics faulty

tracking

Pass 22 Sep 2011 73,871 miles

both outersills showing signs of corrosion

both rear and offside front shockers weeping oil

nail in offside front tyre

nearsaide rear shocker fouling inner wing shield

oil leak from transmission

srs warning lamp on

steering rack weeping oil

Fail 22 Sep 2011 73,871 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both outersills showing signs of corrosion

both rear and offside front shockers weeping oil

nail in offside front tyre

nearsaide rear shocker fouling inner wing shield

oil leak from transmission

srs warning lamp on

steering rack weeping oil

Pass 30 Sep 2010 70,287 miles

illegal lamp on bonnet

both front wipers split at ends

Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,275 miles

illegal bonnet lamp fitted

ALL TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED (DANGEROUS)

Near side front outer cv boot deteriorated (cracking)

SRS warning lamp on (AIR BAG)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 67,275 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ALL TYRES SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED (DANGEROUS)

Near side front outer cv boot deteriorated (cracking)

SRS warning lamp on (AIR BAG)

illegal bonnet lamp fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2008 62,955 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 57,103 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,220 miles

1 segment on high level brake light not working

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight flat spot on nearside front wheel rim

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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V96 ERC is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V96 ERC, 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 V96 ERC registered?

V96 ERC is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 7 December 1999.

Is V96 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V96 ERC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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