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BF51 WAJ

2001 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,086 mi
Last recorded93,086 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WAJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,086 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 93,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 84,296 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 76,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,166 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,419 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 68,419 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 63,769 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 63,769 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,263 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,608 miles

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

offside front abs ring broken

Fail 7 Apr 2009 56,604 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front abs ring broken

Pass 25 Oct 2007 48,234 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 38,318 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 38,251 miles

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

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

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 WAJ is a 2001 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WAJ, 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 WAJ registered?

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

Is BF51 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 WAJ shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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