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S959 VNG

1998 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,049 mi
Last recorded49,049 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 2557,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 VNG
MakeRover
Model25
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,049 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 410,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,921 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 33,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 33,540 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,540 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,595 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,139 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,933 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 23,315 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
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S959 VNG is a 1998 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S959 VNG, 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 S959 VNG registered?

S959 VNG is a 1998 Rover 25, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S959 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S959 VNG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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