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BG51 VEA

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,767 mi
Last recorded35,767 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VEA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 35,767 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 35,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre badly perrished

Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,416 miles

both front tyres are perished

Pass 31 Oct 2011 19,670 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres old (2801)date code

Pass 8 Nov 2010 19,051 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,364 miles

exhuast front pipe heat shield loose

Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,765 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 17,241 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 17,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,599 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 15,664 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 VEA is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green 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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

BG51 VEA is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 15 November 2001.

Is BG51 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 VEA 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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