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BJ51 VXR

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,494 mi
Last recorded86,494 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 86,476 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,949 miles

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in protective coating I.e underseal, restricting inspection

Fail 29 Jun 2018 80,949 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in protective coating I.e underseal, restricting inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,913 miles

ADVISE ALL BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN UNDERSEALED

Fail 28 Apr 2017 67,912 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort LEAKING FLUID (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 61,255 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,396 miles

Different size tyres on front and rear axles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 52,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Different size tyres on front and rear axles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 42,322 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,155 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 41,119 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,037 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 33,400 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,469 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 32,469 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,845 miles

Offside front tyre worn low 185/55/15H

handbrake is very high

nearside front tyre worn to wear bars

Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,895 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 22,895 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,766 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 VXR is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

BJ51 VXR is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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