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BG51 VEW

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,998 mi
Last recorded146,998 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 VEW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 146,998 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 140,120 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 131,450 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 123,358 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

WARNING engine coolant low/leaking

Pass 14 Feb 2013 113,155 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 104,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,902 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 79,831 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 79,831 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,655 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,189 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 34,798 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 21,986 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 VEW is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

BG51 VEW is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is BG51 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 VEW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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