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ExpiredMileage
104,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction the wipers do not stop in the "park" position. (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill - as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from a joint - heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - rear sills and wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
water contamination in exhaust gases
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
parking brake free travel
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
n/s/r tyre nailed
rear indicators fading
side repeaters fading
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight bind both rear wheels
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
coolant level low
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both front steering arms slight play
n/s/f tyre getting low
n/s/r indicator fading
slight blow rear exhaust joint
wing repeaters fading
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front lower ball joints dust covers split
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge close to limit
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front lower ball joints dust covers split
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge close to limit
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
centre brake light one bulb not working
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
centre brake light one bulb not working
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both c.v boots perished
n/s/f sidelight dim, wind screen stone chipped, both cv boots cracking, n/s/f shock damp, o/s/r shock damp.
nearside front shocker damp
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V995 RBK is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 V995 RBK, 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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V995 RBK is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 23 December 1999.
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