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BF51 XKW

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,583 mi
Last recorded72,583 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XKW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,583 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 72,579 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,280 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,832 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 64,831 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 62,239 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 62,238 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cracks to both rear tyres inner walls not exposing cords at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2012 58,183 miles

Both side rear tyres side wall cracked.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 55,339 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,717 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,463 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 41,647 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,868 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 XKW is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 XKW, 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 XKW registered?

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

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