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BF51 WFR

2001 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,555 mi
Last recorded74,555 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 WFR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,555 miles

srs light staying on...boot light staying....

Fail 5 Nov 2012 74,555 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

srs light staying on...boot light staying....

Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,623 miles

slight hole in rear silencer near new pipe.... mil light staying on...

Pass 22 Oct 2010 63,153 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,737 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 57,737 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 52,151 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,239 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 46,239 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,082 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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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BF51 WFR is a 2001 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WFR, 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 WFR registered?

BF51 WFR is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is BF51 WFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 WFR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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