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BF51 NVN

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,564 mi
Last recorded82,564 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 NVN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 82,564 miles

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

Nearside Front speedo pick ring cracked

hand brake travel

Fail 19 Jan 2017 82,447 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front mirror stuck on by tape

Nearside Front speedo pick ring cracked

hand brake travel

Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,091 miles

Nearside Front wheel speed pick up ring cracked

Rear exhaust flange slightly corroded

hand brake travel needs adjusting slightly

inner rack joint slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,292 miles

nearside wing mirror taped

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge but not showing cords or ply at this time

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front speed pick up ring cracked

nearside front tyre cracking slightly inbetween tread

Fail 23 Jan 2015 64,149 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front speed pick up ring cracked

nearside front tyre cracking slightly inbetween tread

nearside wing mirror taped

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge but not showing cords or ply at this time

Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,292 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front speed pick up ring cracked

offside front wheel binding slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2014 58,289 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front speed pick up ring cracked

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2013 54,776 miles

front brake discs scored

nearside front tyre bald on edges 0.4 mm legal tread left perished & sidewall damage 175 65 14 t

nearside front wheel damaged

Fail 22 Jan 2013 54,707 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

front brake discs scored

nearside front tyre bald on edges 0.4 mm legal tread left perished & sidewall damage 175 65 14 t

nearside front wheel damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,735 miles

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

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

front exhaust pipe condition

o/s/f headlamp security

Fail 6 Jan 2012 49,735 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

front exhaust pipe condition

o/s/f headlamp security

Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,882 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 45,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 39,026 miles

centre exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,395 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 25,757 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 25,746 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,693 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,004 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 NVN is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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