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BF51 YXO

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,646 mi
Last recorded84,646 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 YXO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 84,646 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,383 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 76,647 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,588 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,879 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 69,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,249 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 21 Sep 2012 58,834 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,834 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 53,189 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 53,189 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,023 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 47,021 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 39,798 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine managment light on [could b headgasket oil in water]

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,798 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine managment light on [could b headgasket oil in water]

Pass 24 Sep 2008 34,353 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 34,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,902 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,673 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 19,003 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 YXO is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YXO, 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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What year was BF51 YXO registered?

BF51 YXO is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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