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699 VEV

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,963 mi
Last recorded17,963 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration699 VEV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 17,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

both inner sills corroded

suspension and coils springs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 17,893 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 17,887 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 17,879 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 17,790 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 17,764 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 16,686 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 16,010 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 on car (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2018 16,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 on car (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 15,532 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 15,103 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 14,847 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 14,373 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 14,183 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 13,779 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 12,906 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 12,001 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,147 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,596 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 9,191 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 7,887 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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699 VEV is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,040 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 699 VEV, 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 25 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 699 VEV registered?

699 VEV is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 24 April 2001.

Is 699 VEV safe to buy?

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