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BF51 XMU

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,148 mi
Last recorded79,148 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XMU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 79,148 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 69,003 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 69,002 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases And centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,244 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,181 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,877 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)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 May 2014 60,312 miles

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

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

ecm on

exhaust flexi bracket broken

exhaust flexi deteriorated

front wiperblades smear windscreen

n/s/f steering rack gaiter slight misting of oil

Pass 22 May 2013 59,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust flexipipe deteriorted

flexipipe hanger insecure

front wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

n/s/f steering rack gaiter slightly misting

Fail 21 May 2013 59,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust flexipipe deteriorted

flexipipe hanger insecure

front wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

n/s/f steering rack gaiter slightly misting

Pass 22 May 2012 55,795 miles

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2011 52,108 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 47,161 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 45,469 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,733 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 43,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 36,479 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 36,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,729 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 27,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,543 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 XMU is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XMU, 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 XMU registered?

BF51 XMU is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is BF51 XMU safe to buy?

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