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BJ51 CMX

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

73,746 mi
Last recorded73,746 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 CMX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 73,746 miles

Offside rear lamp lens repaired with tape

Fail 28 Oct 2016 73,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear lamp lens repaired with tape

Pass 26 Oct 2015 71,714 miles

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

Offside stop lamp lens repaired with tape

Fail 21 Oct 2015 71,714 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside stop lamp lens repaired with tape

Pass 24 Oct 2014 69,778 miles

Off side front electric window not working.

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

Oil Leak from Gearbox.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 69,778 miles

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

Front exhaust downpipe flexi joint mesh insecure.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Off side front electric window not working.

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

Oil Leak from Gearbox.

Oil Leak from engine.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 66,894 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 66,894 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,142 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 66,142 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 64,590 miles

Both rear tyres cut on outer walls

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,590 miles

Both rear tyres cut on outer walls

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 28 Oct 2010 61,464 miles

Cut on nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 23 Oct 2009 58,229 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 58,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer wall

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,645 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 53,645 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 46,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,084 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 34,773 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 CMX is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CMX, 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 CMX registered?

BJ51 CMX is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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