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BJ51 VNU

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,862 mi
Last recorded98,862 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 VNU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 98,862 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 98,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 85,467 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 76,435 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall but not through to cords

Fail 12 Jan 2008 67,447 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 67,447 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,630 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 51,642 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2006 51,642 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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 VNU is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

BJ51 VNU is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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