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BG51 FBC

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,711 mi
Last recorded125,711 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 125,711 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 125,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 118,279 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2011 118,279 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 110,288 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2010 110,288 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2009 102,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 102,597 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 93,304 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 81,919 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 75,298 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 FBC is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG51 FBC, 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 FBC registered?

BG51 FBC is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is BG51 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 FBC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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