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BG51 YLL

2001 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,871 mi
Last recorded76,871 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YLL
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 76,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,690 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 73,690 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 69,428 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 69,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,847 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,328 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 56,021 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,137 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,435 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,220 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,514 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 34,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,240 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 28,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,556 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 18,876 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 YLL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YLL, 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 YLL registered?

BG51 YLL is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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