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BJ51 ZKA

2001 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,615 mi
Last recorded107,615 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 107,615 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill and sill rusted

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 107,615 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear outer (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear inner sill and sill rusted

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 100,806 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 96,817 miles

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter slightly leaking grease but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 96,817 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter slightly leaking grease but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 91,401 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 91,391 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,489 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 76,097 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

front exhaust hanger corroded and broken

o/s front shockabsorber looks to have leaked its oil

Fail 20 Oct 2014 76,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres perished

front exhaust hanger corroded and broken

o/s front shockabsorber looks to have leaked its oil

Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,180 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 70,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,647 miles

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

o/s front shockabsorber damp

rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Oct 2012 64,647 miles

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

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

o/s front shockabsorber damp

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Oct 2011 58,195 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 58,195 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 48,392 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 42,707 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,390 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 29,595 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 24,213 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 ZKA is a 2001 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZKA, 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 ZKA is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 20 October 2001.

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