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BF51 VZU

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,360 mi
Last recorded50,360 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 50,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 49,112 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear inner sills starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 May 2024 49,027 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear inner sills starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jun 2023 47,573 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear outer sills starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Mar 2022 45,904 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 44,460 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 42,520 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 40,232 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 38,785 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 37,628 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 37,628 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 36,499 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,199 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,807 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 30,315 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,863 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,525 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,447 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 19,718 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 12,900 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 VZU is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

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

Is BF51 VZU safe to buy?

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