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BF51 XLO

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,363 mi
Last recorded85,363 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 85,363 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,600 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,339 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 74,276 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 71,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 71,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs slightly scored and wearing thin.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 66,047 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 52,642 miles

nearside and offside front wiper blades splitting

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre cut on sidewall but not expossing cords

Pass 11 Oct 2007 42,931 miles

both front wiper blades begining to split

corossion to exhaust system joints

cracking to aux drive belt

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

small stone chips in windscreen

surface corossion to rear metal brake pipes

surface perishing to both front anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,261 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 XLO is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF51 XLO registered?

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

Is BF51 XLO safe to buy?

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