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BJ51 BWN

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,112 mi
Last recorded66,112 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 BWN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,112 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 66,112 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 65,163 miles

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2015 65,163 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2015 62,315 miles

Exhaust First Bracket Corroded Off.

Exhaust Flex Outer Webbing U/S

Fail 12 Jan 2015 62,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Exhaust First Bracket Corroded Off.

Exhaust Flex Outer Webbing U/S

Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,038 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)

exhaust first barcket broken off

exhaust flex outer webbing split

Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,695 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 54,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Feb 2012 53,049 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 53,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,238 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 51,238 miles

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,394 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,825 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 40,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,801 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,122 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 24,400 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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BJ51 BWN is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ51 BWN, 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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BJ51 BWN is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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