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BJ51 YUB

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,904 mi
Last recorded99,904 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YUB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 99,904 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 99,904 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

brak e pipes croed

Pass 11 Nov 2010 87,348 miles

rear shocers leaking

Pass 30 Nov 2009 76,321 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 76,321 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 68,355 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 60,496 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wet day

Pass 20 Dec 2007 60,496 miles

Oil leak

wet day

Pass 14 Dec 2006 51,537 miles

Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 51,537 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2005 42,078 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 42,078 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 YUB is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YUB, 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 YUB registered?

BJ51 YUB is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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