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BG51 AEM

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,006 mi
Last recorded73,006 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 AEM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 73,006 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 65,125 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 66,125 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 59,041 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 59,041 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,503 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 56,647 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 56,646 miles

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

rear brakes has slight fluctuation

Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,656 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both.. May require brake drums for next MOT (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 53,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,655 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 49,651 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,279 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 42,746 miles

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

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

nsr tyre starting to crack & uneven

os wiper split slightly but clearing ok

osr tyre outer edge of tread cracking quite badly but no cords visable at time of test.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,746 miles

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

nsr tyre starting to crack & uneven

os wiper split slightly but clearing ok

osr tyre outer edge of tread cracking quite badly but no cords visable at time of test.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,870 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 37,447 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,272 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,776 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 19,119 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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BG51 AEM is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BG51 AEM, 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 BG51 AEM registered?

BG51 AEM is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is BG51 AEM safe to buy?

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