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BF51 WCT

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,677 mi
Last recorded111,677 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WCT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 111,677 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated.

Exhaust mounting defective Front missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 108,226 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Sep 2024 108,210 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 104,139 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust flexi worn.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 99,736 miles

Exhaust flexi worn.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 96,045 miles

Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 96,045 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 93,441 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 91,518 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,654 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,135 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,692 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,574 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 78,437 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear inner sills starting to rust

Rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 21 Aug 2014 74,417 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 70,240 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,107 miles

front discs getting thin

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,948 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 55,649 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,909 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,716 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 39,767 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,102 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 26,623 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 WCT is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WCT, 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 WCT registered?

BF51 WCT is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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