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BF51 XOG

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,774 mi
Last recorded32,774 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XOG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 32,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 32,490 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 32,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 32,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 32,111 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 31,681 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 31,681 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 31,177 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 31,177 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 30,612 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 30,610 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 29,794 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 28,221 miles

O/S & N/S Outer sills slightly corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 24,165 miles

O/S Outer sill coroded

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 24,165 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

O/S Outer sill coroded

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 21,040 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

O/S & N/S OUTER SILLS CORODED

Pass 6 Oct 2015 18,556 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (2.4.A.3)

front brakes pull too o/s

Pass 3 Oct 2014 17,379 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f speed sensor ring broken

Pass 1 Oct 2013 16,249 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,857 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 12,160 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills coroding

Pass 3 Sep 2010 10,785 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 9,070 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,784 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 6,282 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 4,157 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 XOG is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XOG, 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 XOG registered?

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

Is BF51 XOG safe to buy?

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