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BD51 BZM

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

78,795 mi
Last recorded78,795 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 BZM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 78,795 miles

n/s sill corroding

o/s sill corroding

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 20 Sep 2018 78,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s sill corroding

o/s sill corroding

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2017 75,969 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,112 miles

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2015 70,348 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

oil leak

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2015 70,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn outer edges

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

oil leak

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,995 miles

o/s/f wheel slightly stiff to turn

oil leak

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 17 Sep 2014 67,955 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f wheel slightly stiff to turn

oil leak

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,938 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,404 miles

brake peddal rubber worn

Fail 26 Sep 2012 63,404 miles

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

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

brake peddal rubber worn

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,463 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,996 miles

centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,341 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 53,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 48,148 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to split

Fail 5 Sep 2008 48,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

Pass 1 Sep 2007 43,789 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 43,789 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,601 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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BD51 BZM is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD51 BZM, 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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BD51 BZM is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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