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V995 RBK

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,812 mi
Last recorded104,812 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV995 RBK
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2023 104,812 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 104,568 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 103,931 miles

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))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 103,931 miles

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))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 103,630 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake free travel

Pass 9 Apr 2019 101,617 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,514 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,791 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,885 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed

rear indicators fading

side repeaters fading

Pass 8 Apr 2015 94,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,541 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,641 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,084 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,536 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 80,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,230 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 76,230 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,584 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 72,215 miles

n/s/f sidelight dim, wind screen stone chipped, both cv boots cracking, n/s/f shock damp, o/s/r shock damp.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 67,267 miles

nearside front shocker damp

Pass 7 Feb 2006 60,050 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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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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