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BF51 AZL

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,898 mi
Last recorded28,898 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 AZL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,898 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 28,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,213 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 68,213 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,709 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 54,709 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 48,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,408 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,270 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 43,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,691 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 32,462 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

handbrake high

Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,942 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 27,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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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BF51 AZL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BF51 AZL, 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 BF51 AZL registered?

BF51 AZL is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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