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BG51 SFX

2001 Rover 25

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,588 mi
Last recorded95,588 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 SFX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2011 95,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 95,588 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 81,106 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 81,106 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 74,408 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,379 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 64,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 60,864 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 51,951 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 SFX is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel 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 SFX, 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 SFX?

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What year was BG51 SFX registered?

BG51 SFX is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is BG51 SFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 SFX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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