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2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,975 mi
Last recorded56,975 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 56,975 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust detoriated

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,960 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,953 miles

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

o/s/r tyre age cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2012 37,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre age cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,653 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 36,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,164 miles

p/s/belt split

Fail 27 Aug 2010 35,164 miles

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

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

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

p/s/belt split

Pass 29 Aug 2009 33,739 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,560 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 32,457 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,170 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,236 miles

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

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

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 NUM is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green 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 NUM, 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 NUM is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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