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BF51 AZN

2001 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,878 mi
Last recorded102,878 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 AZN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 102,878 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 102,878 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Drive shaft nuts not locked

EML on

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 93,778 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

lowered coil springs fitted all round

Fail 10 Apr 2013 93,778 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

lowered coil springs fitted all round

Pass 27 Feb 2012 81,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 80,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 75,635 miles

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

engin stay bush worn

n/s front saet cannot be tiped forwards

Fail 24 Feb 2011 75,635 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

engin stay bush worn

n/s front saet cannot be tiped forwards

Pass 27 Feb 2010 68,965 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 58,272 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 55,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,935 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,927 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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BF51 AZN is a 2001 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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