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BF51 WBJ

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,273 mi
Last recorded60,273 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WBJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 60,273 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 60,267 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 57,796 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 54,984 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 51,143 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,750 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear)(rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 45,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear)(rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,081 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,646 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 39,646 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 39,507 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 39,507 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,813 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,433 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,774 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 31,720 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,781 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 25,245 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,136 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 WBJ is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ registered?

BF51 WBJ is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is BF51 WBJ safe to buy?

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