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V260 LOB

1999 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,039 mi
Last recorded83,039 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 2564,917 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 LOB
MakeRover
Model25
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 83,039 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2011 82,931 miles

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

slight damage to nearside front tyre

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,526 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 8 Nov 2010 76,526 miles

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

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2009 70,089 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 63,665 miles

centre brake light has one bulb not working

Fail 27 Nov 2008 63,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre brake light has one bulb not working

Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,421 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 50,117 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 43,312 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 43,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge

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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V260 LOB is a 1999 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V260 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 V260 LOB registered?

V260 LOB is a 1999 Rover 25, first registered on 21 October 1999.

Is V260 LOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V260 LOB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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