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BF51 WDC

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,171 mi
Last recorded57,171 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 57,171 miles

brake pipes on the front to the rear showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2022 57,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

brake pipes on the front to the rear showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2021 52,878 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 52,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 47,772 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 47,772 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 46,349 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 44,005 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 44,005 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,957 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 36,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 36,833 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 30,794 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exaust corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 30,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 25,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front tyre outer wall perished and crackced

Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,459 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 25,459 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,026 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 23,187 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,187 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,320 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,974 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 17,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor 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 WDC is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WDC, 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 WDC registered?

BF51 WDC is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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