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BJ51 VNG

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,578 mi
Last recorded67,578 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 67,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil on min level

front brake discs worn

offside bodywork damaged

Fail 24 May 2011 67,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil on min level

front brake discs worn

offside bodywork damaged

Pass 27 May 2010 54,432 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,933 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 44,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 38,478 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 30,856 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 VNG is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

BJ51 VNG is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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The MOT history for BJ51 VNG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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