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BG51 SFE

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,673 mi
Last recorded55,673 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 SFE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,673 miles

Offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner & outer tread

Fail 18 Nov 2013 55,673 miles

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

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

Offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner & outer tread

Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2011 47,206 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,279 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,828 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,799 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 36,799 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 32,677 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 26,303 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 22,293 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 SFE is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG51 SFE?

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What year was BG51 SFE registered?

BG51 SFE is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is BG51 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 SFE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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