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R237 TBV

1998 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,226 mi
Last recorded61,226 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 2557,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 TBV
MakeRover
Model25
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,226 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 61,211 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 51,129 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,605 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,557 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 33,557 miles

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

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

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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R237 TBV is a 1998 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 57,677 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 R237 TBV, 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 28 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R237 TBV registered?

R237 TBV is a 1998 Rover 25, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R237 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 TBV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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