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BG51 ZWH

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,907 mi
Last recorded59,907 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 ZWH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 59,907 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 59,906 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 50,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

front cross member corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 40,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 40,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 33,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 33,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 30,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 25,718 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 22,275 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 22,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 20,215 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 19,768 miles

engine check light on

Pass 20 Nov 2014 19,251 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Nov 2013 18,240 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,538 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 16,947 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 16,331 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,514 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 15,514 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 14,514 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 14,514 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 13,113 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 13,113 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 11,920 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 10,232 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 ZWH is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

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

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