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V257 LOB

1999 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,319 mi
Last recorded95,319 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 LOB
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2010 95,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 95,319 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 83,655 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 83,655 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 73,173 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 73,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 66,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 56,489 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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V257 LOB is a 1999 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V257 LOB, 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 V257 LOB registered?

V257 LOB is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V257 LOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V257 LOB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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