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S350 MEC

1998 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,562 mi
Last recorded55,562 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 2557,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS350 MEC
MakeRover
Model25
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 55,562 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 53,829 miles

Oil leak

both sides outer sills are corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2011 51,634 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2010 48,831 miles

radiator in very poor comdition

Pass 25 Jul 2009 46,779 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

radiator is in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2008 44,834 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,677 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 40,446 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 40,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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S350 MEC is a 1998 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 S350 MEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S350 MEC registered?

S350 MEC is a 1998 Rover 25, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S350 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S350 MEC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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