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BJ51 YPM

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

47,974 mi
Last recorded47,974 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YPM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 47,974 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reverse lamps not working

Fail 18 Oct 2019 47,974 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached Is detatched (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 30 Oct 2018 43,435 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 41,841 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 41,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 40,967 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 40,967 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 39,890 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 39,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 38,865 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 38,865 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,619 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,037 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,043 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 34,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 31,936 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 14 Oct 2010 31,936 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,674 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,010 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 23,745 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,636 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 17,752 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 YPM is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YPM, 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 YPM is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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