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BF51 ZGD

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,919 mi
Last recorded89,919 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2018 89,919 miles

Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened cross chassis member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 83,777 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 79,117 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 79,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,280 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,489 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 65,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 59,227 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 59,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 49,465 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 49,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 41,435 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)

front tyres poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,445 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,958 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 33,612 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,790 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,100 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 17,874 miles

front nearside and offside wiper blades worn at ends

Fail 7 Sep 2005 17,874 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front nearside and offside wiper blades worn at ends

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 ZGD is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZGD, 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 ZGD registered?

BF51 ZGD is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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