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BG51 MXJ

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,575 mi
Last recorded91,575 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 MXJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 91,575 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 91,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 88,904 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracked in tread pattern

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Fail 19 Aug 2014 88,904 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread pattern

heat shield loose

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,062 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 83,062 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 77,129 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 77,129 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,536 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,631 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 62,142 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,555 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,832 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 33,117 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 MXJ is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG51 MXJ, 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 MXJ registered?

BG51 MXJ is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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