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BF51 ZWA

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,765 mi
Last recorded51,765 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 ZWA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2019 51,765 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to os rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect os and ns rear ,light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 49,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to os rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to os rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 46,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to os rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 43,770 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to os rear flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns outer (2.5.C.1a)

speed sensor ring cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2015 40,557 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 37,669 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 33,568 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 28,237 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 28,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 24,445 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 22,313 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 20,520 miles

Aux. drive belt splitting

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

Nearside mudflap clip missing

Pass 6 Dec 2008 19,399 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2008 19,357 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front tyres worn edges

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 17,986 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 15,488 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 13,616 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 ZWA is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

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

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