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T981 LJW

1999 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,898 mi
Last recorded42,898 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT981 LJW
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,898 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 27,748 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 19,104 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,104 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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T981 LJW is a 1999 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T981 LJW, 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 T981 LJW registered?

T981 LJW is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T981 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T981 LJW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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