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BC51 KMV

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,160 mi
Last recorded91,160 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC51 KMV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 91,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 80,466 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,259 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 64,546 miles

oil leak

play in inner steering arms

Fail 28 Nov 2014 59,452 miles

Exhaust Centre pipe corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 59,452 miles

Exhaust Centre pipe corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 53,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all tyres perished age related

middle exhaust corrodid

Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,845 miles

all tyres perished age related

middle exhaust corrodid

Pass 8 Dec 2012 48,998 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 45,075 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,953 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,662 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 34,526 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 34,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 29,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,047 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 24,963 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 20,358 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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BC51 KMV is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BC51 KMV, 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 BC51 KMV registered?

BC51 KMV is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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