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V258 LOB

1999 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,923 mi
Last recorded84,923 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 LOB
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 84,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 81,657 miles

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 2 Sep 2017 78,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 4 Sep 2016 74,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,451 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner edge of nearside rear tyre worn outer edge cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2014 63,378 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front outer cv boots perished

rear tyres low and perished

Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,746 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 44,545 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

park brake is poor

presenter advised 3rd brake light disconected

unable to test near side rear seat and belt due to child seat being fitted

washers have a poor spray

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,478 miles

air bag light on

handbrake travel

p.a.s leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four tyres under inflated

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 32,711 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 32,669 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 29,995 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 29,995 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V258 LOB is a 1999 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V258 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 V258 LOB registered?

V258 LOB is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V258 LOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V258 LOB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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