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BF51 BFU

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,768 mi
Last recorded63,768 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 BFU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 63,768 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 51,066 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 35,559 miles

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

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

exhaust pipe corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,902 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 25,900 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,523 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 16,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 14,930 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 12,803 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 11,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,296 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 10,541 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 9,276 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 8,161 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 BFU is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFU, 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 BFU registered?

BF51 BFU is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is BF51 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 BFU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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