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BF51 BBO

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,004 mi
Last recorded51,004 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 BBO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,004 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 51,004 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,218 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 47,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,848 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracking on inner side

Fail 15 Jun 2012 42,848 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre wall cracking on inner side

Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,922 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,689 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 38,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,099 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 36,276 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,030 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 BBO is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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