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BG51 SFK

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,934 mi
Last recorded84,934 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 84,934 miles

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

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

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

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2012 84,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2011 76,574 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 69,847 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 69,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2009 64,069 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,436 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,231 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,390 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 SFK is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SFK, 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 SFK registered?

BG51 SFK is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is BG51 SFK safe to buy?

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