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AE51 BTV

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,153 mi
Last recorded106,153 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BTV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 106,153 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

steering rack slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2012 106,147 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

steering rack slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2011 102,345 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing near limit

nearside rear tyre nail in tread and low air pressure

offside front tyre wearing low

rear brake pipes corroding

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 15 Apr 2011 102,328 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing near limit

nearside rear tyre nail in tread and low air pressure

offside front tyre wearing low

rear brake pipes corroding

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2010 98,968 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2010 98,968 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 95,520 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 82,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 82,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 70,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 59,770 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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AE51 BTV is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2001 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 56,040 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 AE51 BTV, 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 25 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 BTV registered?

AE51 BTV is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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