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BJ51 BWY

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,707 mi
Last recorded60,707 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 BWY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,707 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres worn edges

Fail 18 Nov 2011 60,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all tyres worn edges

Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,909 miles

o/s cv boot slightly perished

Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,401 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

unable to test brake pipes where routed through covers

Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,812 miles

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above fuel tank and within plastic tubing.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 30,762 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 21,718 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 15,289 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 15,289 miles

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

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 BWY is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ51 BWY, 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 BJ51 BWY registered?

BJ51 BWY is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is BJ51 BWY safe to buy?

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