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BF51 LBN

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,933 mi
Last recorded109,933 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 109,933 miles

n/s/f track rod inner has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2013 106,675 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 106,675 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 102,811 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside front cv gaiter starting to perish

Pass 20 Oct 2011 98,341 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 93,951 miles

osf tyre worn on edges

osr tyre perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 89,708 miles

signs of perishing on osr tyre

slight oil leaks

slight play in os inner track rod end

Pass 28 Oct 2008 86,399 miles

osr tyre starting to perish

Fail 28 Oct 2008 86,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Oct 2007 82,007 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)

engine / gearbox oil leaks

exhaust heat shield insecure at front of engine

offside rear tyre slightly perished

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,057 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn on outer edge

rear tyres perishing and nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2006 77,057 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on outer edge

rear tyres perishing and nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Nov 2005 73,034 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight play in strg rack

Pass 3 Nov 2005 73,034 miles

slight play in strg rack

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 LBN 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 71.4%.

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 LBN, 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 LBN is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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