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BF51 LBV

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,142 mi
Last recorded95,142 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LBV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 95,142 miles

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

no abs fitted but n/s/fdrive shaft has a abs sensor.& shaft fitted.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 95,090 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

no abs fitted but n/s/fdrive shaft has a abs sensor.& shaft fitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 96,350 miles

Off side rear has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult bell.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 96,350 miles

Off side rear has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult bell.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 85,280 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 85,280 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 79,782 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 79,782 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 73,718 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 73,718 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,648 miles

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

front brake discs worn close to the limit

n/s/r door rubber insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2007 64,010 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 64,010 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 51,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LBV is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF51 LBV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF51 LBV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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