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BG51 SFJ

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,468 mi
Last recorded100,468 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 SFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 100,468 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust braket broken

Pass 27 Dec 2012 80,752 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 80,752 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust flexi worn

o/s & n/s front drop link bushes starting to seperate

o/s/front tyre cut & damage to outer sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 63,458 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,689 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 55,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,873 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 51,422 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 51,422 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 46,953 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 41,133 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 29,747 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 SFJ is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 SFJ, 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

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What year was BG51 SFJ registered?

BG51 SFJ is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is BG51 SFJ safe to buy?

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