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BF51 JWN

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,029 mi
Last recorded35,029 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 35,029 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 28 Nov 2024 35,019 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Fail 28 Nov 2024 35,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 30 Nov 2023 34,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Fail 30 Nov 2023 34,554 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 18 Nov 2022 33,868 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 18 Nov 2021 33,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Fail 18 Nov 2021 33,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 12 Nov 2020 32,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 31,544 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 30,322 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 29,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 28,201 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2016 28,201 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2015 27,261 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust from centre pipe towards rear is corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 25,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 23,666 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 23,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 29 Nov 2012 21,637 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 19,805 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 17,894 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 17,894 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2009 16,044 miles

all tyres slightly cracked

centre cat broken up

front wiper blades slight smearing

slight cut osf tyre outer wall

Pass 27 Nov 2008 13,815 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 11,548 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 9,222 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 6,918 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 JWN is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JWN, 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 JWN registered?

BF51 JWN is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is BF51 JWN safe to buy?

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