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S557 FDM

1998 Rover 25

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,950 mi
Last recorded68,950 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 2557,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 FDM
MakeRover
Model25
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 68,950 miles

rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 28 Dec 2007 68,950 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2006 65,965 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 29 Dec 2006 65,965 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2006 64,709 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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S557 FDM is a 1998 Rover 25 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S557 FDM, 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

How do I check the history of S557 FDM?

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What year was S557 FDM registered?

S557 FDM is a 1998 Rover 25, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S557 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S557 FDM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S557 FDM have outstanding finance?

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