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BF51 XLC

2001 Rover 25

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,401 mi
Last recorded164,401 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XLC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 164,401 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 164,399 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2015 157,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

exhaust crodied

Pass 10 May 2014 148,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 135,140 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 118,209 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracked but notshowing cords

Fail 4 Mar 2011 106,101 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 106,101 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 97,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 97,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 87,478 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 87,458 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal rubber worn child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 16 Apr 2008 81,379 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 81,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 76,933 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 76,932 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 64,041 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 XLC is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

BF51 XLC is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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