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T488 TFE

1999 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,767 mi
Last recorded151,767 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 TFE
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 151,767 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 May 2013 151,654 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2012 138,660 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2012 138,583 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 131,486 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 131,486 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 124,243 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S mirror cracked

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Both rear tyres crazed rubber

Fail 12 May 2010 124,240 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S mirror cracked

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Both rear tyres crazed rubber

Pass 13 May 2009 117,356 miles

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

Oil leak

front wipers smear,advise

o/s door mirror cracked,advise

Pass 17 Apr 2008 109,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 14 May 2007 101,448 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 90,860 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 90,860 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T488 TFE is a 1999 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T488 TFE, 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 T488 TFE registered?

T488 TFE is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T488 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T488 TFE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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