MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,950 miAbove average mileage for this year
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rear tyres side walls cracking
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
rear tyres cracking
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
How Reliable is the Rover 25?
Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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