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BJ51 YRE

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,152 mi
Last recorded75,152 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YRE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,152 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak from engine now on o/s suspension and wheel very close to brakes

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,738 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 65,026 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 64,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Both headlamps project a slightly diffused beam pattern

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front indicators slightly faded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 2 Apr 2011 59,632 miles

Battery insecure and both terminals loose

Coolant level low

Engine oil leak

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

Offside front tyre heavily perished

Fail 2 Apr 2011 59,632 miles

Battery insecure and both terminals loose

Coolant level low

Engine oil leak

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)

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

Offside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,015 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 54,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,346 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre inner sidewalls splitting

free play at handbrake

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,940 miles

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

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

o/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2008 44,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

o/s/r bumper damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2007 36,274 miles

Handbrake travel high,but not excessive.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,274 miles

Handbrake travel high,but not excessive.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 25,828 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wipers splitting

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering belt perishing

slight free play at handbrake

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 YRE is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YRE, 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 YRE registered?

BJ51 YRE is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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