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BG51 ZMZ

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,847 mi
Last recorded63,847 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 ZMZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 63,847 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 28 May 2013 56,286 miles

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

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

offside steering rack slight play

slight leak to nearside steering rack

Fail 28 May 2013 56,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

offside steering rack slight play

slight leak to nearside steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2012 47,890 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 47,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,539 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 43,534 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edges close to 2mm

Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,201 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake travel high

Pass 15 Jun 2009 30,239 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 30,239 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 21,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,443 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,476 miles

oil on both rack gaiters

Pass 23 Oct 2006 17,999 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 ZMZ is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

BG51 ZMZ is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for BG51 ZMZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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