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BJ51 WLR

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,728 mi
Last recorded69,728 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WLR
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,728 miles

Both rear tyres perished

N/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges of treads

O/s outer cv boot slightly leaking grease - around inner clip

Fail 31 Oct 2018 69,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Both rear tyres perished

N/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges of treads

O/s outer cv boot slightly leaking grease - around inner clip

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 56,466 miles

E.M.L on

Fail 23 Oct 2017 56,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

E.M.L on

Pass 17 Oct 2016 47,028 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,098 miles

slight coolant leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 44,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight coolant leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 42,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 36,791 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 33,554 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,276 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 29,302 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,821 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,721 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,987 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 18,695 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 WLR is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLR, 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 WLR registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ51 WLR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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