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BF51 SRZ

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,270 mi
Last recorded127,270 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 127,270 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 127,079 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 121,311 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 121,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 114,864 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 105,341 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2012 95,023 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Oct 2012 95,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,994 miles

advise both front cv boots perishing

advise both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,803 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,587 miles

off/side front tyre worn on outer edge.

off/side rear tyre cracking in threads due to age.

Fail 18 Mar 2010 73,587 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off/side front tyre worn on outer edge.

off/side rear tyre cracking in threads due to age.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,010 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 63,010 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 55,740 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,869 miles

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

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

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

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 SRZ 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 68.8%.

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

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