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BJ51 YPV

2001 Rover 25

Gold Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,741 mi
Last recorded63,741 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YPV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2010 63,741 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

after market big bore pipe fitted

hand brake has long travle

rear seat belts not checked due to 3x child seats fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2010 63,741 miles

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

after market big bore pipe fitted

hand brake has long travle

rear seat belts not checked due to 3x child seats fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,318 miles

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

exhaust noisy

front seat backs do not fold to access rear seats

n/s headlamp loose

Fail 29 Jun 2009 63,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust noisy

front seat backs do not fold to access rear seats

n/s headlamp loose

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,575 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 47,454 miles

long travel on hand brake

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery light on/terminal loose

Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,454 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery light on/terminal loose

long travel on hand brake

Pass 22 Feb 2006 42,437 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 42,437 miles

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

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

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

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 YPV is a 2001 Rover 25 in Gold with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YPV, 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 YPV registered?

BJ51 YPV is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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