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BF51 PXL

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,641 mi
Last recorded61,641 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 61,641 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,737 miles

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

osf steering rod arm

Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,356 miles

PASS RACK GAITOR DAMP

DRIVER SEAT TILT N/W

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 57,348 miles

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

DRIVER SEAT TILT N/W

PASS RACK GAITOR DAMP

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,437 miles

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

child seat fitted in rear unable to check seat belt

unable to gain entry to rear via drivers seat

Fail 28 Aug 2012 54,430 miles

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

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

child seat fitted in rear unable to check seat belt

unable to gain entry to rear via drivers seat

Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,804 miles

CRACKS REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 51,804 miles

CRACKS REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,145 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,701 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 34,065 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 34,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 27,829 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 27,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 22,348 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 22,248 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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 PXL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

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

Is BF51 PXL safe to buy?

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