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BG51 ZNL

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

54,245 mi
Last recorded54,245 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 54,245 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 53,988 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 53,586 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 52,911 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 52,101 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 52,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,212 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 51,212 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 49,605 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 46,079 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 46,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 41,810 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 37,717 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 37,717 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 33,843 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 29,436 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 11 Nov 2013 29,276 miles

wet day

Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,987 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 28,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 28,443 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wet day

Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,396 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 27,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,895 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 23,676 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 21,718 miles

slight dampness oil leak on steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2006 19,023 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 15,843 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 ZNL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZNL, 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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BG51 ZNL is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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