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BF51 YWL

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,457 mi
Last recorded121,457 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YWL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 121,457 miles

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

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

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

Very slight binding felt when rotating nearside front wheel.

Fail 14 Aug 2017 121,457 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Very slight binding felt when rotating nearside front wheel.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 119,718 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 119,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 117,836 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 117,836 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 116,255 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 116,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 114,155 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 111,940 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 111,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 109,634 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 109,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 96,333 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 96,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 75,990 miles

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

Offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to show signs of cracking slightly.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 75,990 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to show signs of cracking slightly.

Fail 29 Aug 2008 68,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Very slight cracking on offside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,100 miles

Very slight cracking on offside rear tyre sidewall.

Fail 29 Aug 2007 55,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,098 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 49,701 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 YWL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YWL, 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 YWL is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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