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BJ51 WHK

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,444 mi
Last recorded130,444 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 130,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer wing holed

all 4 outer wings corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 118,569 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 118,559 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 106,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 106,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 94,186 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 94,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,164 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 81,151 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,305 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,351 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 65,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Feb 2010 58,041 miles

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

Recommend replacement of front wiper blades.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 54,850 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 50,407 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 47,273 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 WHK is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WHK, 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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BJ51 WHK is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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