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V97 GTD

1999 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,712 mi
Last recorded44,712 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 GTD
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,712 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 428,597 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2012 428,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2011 40,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,122 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,391 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,124 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,847 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 28,212 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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V97 GTD is a 1999 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V97 GTD, 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 V97 GTD registered?

V97 GTD is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V97 GTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V97 GTD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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