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BG51 FBF

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,294 mi
Last recorded85,294 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 FBF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 85,294 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

cat rattle

Pass 21 Dec 2020 82,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 82,557 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective broken and rattling internal (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive pas leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly perished 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 78,323 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 74,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 70,457 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,189 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 66,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,631 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 58,794 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 56,376 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2013 56,376 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2012 50,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear Tyre in poor condition

offside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Fail 17 May 2012 50,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear Tyre in poor condition

offside steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

Pass 5 May 2011 46,406 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,330 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 10 Dec 2007 40,261 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 40,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 34,167 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 FBF is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FBF, 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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BG51 FBF is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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