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BG51 SDZ

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,740 mi
Last recorded63,740 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 SDZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 63,740 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,729 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 62,729 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,370 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 59,368 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,374 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust centre/backbox deteriorated

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 51,180 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 51,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,495 miles

front plate damaged slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 44,640 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,979 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 39,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 35,907 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 SDZ is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

BG51 SDZ is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is BG51 SDZ safe to buy?

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