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BD51 TBZ

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,778 mi
Last recorded101,778 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 101,778 miles

engine leak leak

Fail 22 Jun 2017 101,778 miles

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

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

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

engine leak leak

Pass 16 Jun 2016 98,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1855515 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake performance

Pass 26 May 2015 94,200 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2015 94,200 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 90,997 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,263 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 85,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,921 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 73,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 73,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 66,311 miles

front number plate deteriatin o/s/f mirror glass cracked but vision ok

Fail 2 Oct 2010 66,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate deteriatin o/s/f mirror glass cracked but vision ok

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,293 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,755 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,489 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 41,962 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 41,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear & front washer pipes swapped around

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 TBZ is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

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

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