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BF51 XMP

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,746 mi
Last recorded67,746 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2022 67,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

both rear shock absorber top cups corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 67,171 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres wearing on inner treads

both outer sills showing corrosion

both rear shock absorber top mountings corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2020 66,840 miles

both outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,741 miles

both outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2018 64,620 miles

both outer sills showing corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2018 64,620 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)

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

both outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

both outer sills showing corrosion

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,388 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 61,221 miles

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

both outer sills showing corrosion

both rear tyres slightly cracking between treads

both rear upper spring mountings showing corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,221 miles

both outer sills showing corrosion

both rear tyres slightly cracking between treads

both rear upper spring mountings showing corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,129 miles

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

both outer sills showing corrosion

both rear top shocker mounting cups showing corrosion

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,970 miles

eml lamp on

Pass 26 Apr 2012 57,742 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,531 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,623 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 52,173 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,173 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,949 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Sep 2006 33,000 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 XMP is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XMP, 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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BF51 XMP is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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