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BJ51 WKL

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,076 mi
Last recorded62,076 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 62,076 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 62,076 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 61,899 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,360 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 60,360 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 58,480 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 58,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 56,321 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,321 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,073 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,571 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 51,571 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,039 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,217 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,220 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to lift and side wall in poor condition.

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

Offside driveshaft rubbing on subframe.

Offside rear tyre tread starting to lift and side wall in poor condition.

Suspect distortion to either suspension, subframe or chassis.

Fail 11 Nov 2008 43,220 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to lift and side wall in poor condition.

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

Offside driveshaft rubbing on subframe.

Offside rear tyre tread starting to lift and side wall in poor condition.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 40,133 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 40,133 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,796 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 28,829 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 WKL is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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