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BJ51 WLU

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

69,214 mi
Last recorded69,214 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 69,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 58,671 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 58,669 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 44,296 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 44,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 39,158 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 39,158 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 39,158 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,124 miles

steering rack has a light misting of oil

wipers smearing screen

Fail 10 Nov 2015 39,124 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

steering rack has a light misting of oil

wipers smearing screen

Pass 30 Oct 2014 38,161 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,960 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 37,589 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,979 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 36,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,659 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,016 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,013 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 32,013 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread cut

Pass 22 Nov 2007 29,963 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 29,963 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,340 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 23,485 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 WLU is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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