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BD51 TBX

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,081 mi
Last recorded74,081 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 TBX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,081 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres age cracking

exhaust bracket broke front but still secure

handbrake travel

Fail 25 Aug 2015 74,075 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres age cracking

exhaust bracket broke front but still secure

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,695 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 72,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 70,139 miles

slight corrossion on brake pipes

Pass 13 Jan 2011 62,845 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

adv o/s washer jet

Pass 7 Jan 2010 58,856 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 58,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise coolant leak from radiadtor area

Pass 8 Jan 2009 49,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 49,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 42,379 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 42,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 36,612 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 36,612 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 29,774 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,774 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 TBX is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BD51 TBX, 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 BD51 TBX registered?

BD51 TBX is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 24 December 2001.

Is BD51 TBX safe to buy?

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