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BJ51 BWP

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,503 mi
Last recorded87,503 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 BWP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,503 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 87,503 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 84,067 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 84,067 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

o/s/r tyre side walls & centre of tyre slightly perished.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,930 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 80,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 71,903 miles

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

nearside front and both rear tyre walls badly perished

Pass 14 Nov 2008 63,027 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 54,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,378 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 43,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 29,457 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 29,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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 BWP is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BWP, 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 BJ51 BWP registered?

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

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