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BF51 YXT

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

73,968 mi
Last recorded73,968 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 73,968 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 73,276 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 72,180 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 70,521 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 68,398 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 66,776 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 65,342 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,985 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 60,160 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 57,339 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,300 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,754 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 49,701 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,138 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 46,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,247 miles

near side front tyre worn close to limit

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Jul 2011 40,065 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,966 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jul 2010 35,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,294 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,801 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 28,801 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,704 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,084 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 12,795 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 YXT is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 YXT, 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 YXT registered?

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

Is BF51 YXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 YXT shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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