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BJ51 VVO

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,888 mi
Last recorded103,888 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 VVO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 103,888 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front centre ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipes corroded rear nearside of the car

Oil leak Various leaks ()

Windscreen has damage across the base below the wipe area

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 102,623 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on inner side wall

Nearside Rear tyre damage on side wall

Oil leak multiple engine oil leaks, recommended that oil filter is replaced to cure one large leak ()

auxiliary drive belt frayed

emissions just within required limits

engine has a knocking noise from top end

Pass 23 Feb 2016 101,524 miles

Front front windscreen is damage but not affecting drivers view

engine oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 99,431 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2015 99,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 97,861 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 97,861 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,072 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 94,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 89,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 89,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 84,703 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,573 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 71,058 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 71,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,470 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 65,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,076 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 51,589 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 VVO is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VVO, 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 VVO registered?

BJ51 VVO is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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