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BJ51 ZWA

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,602 mi
Last recorded89,602 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZWA
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 89,602 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 89,115 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 87,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 84,962 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2018 84,962 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 82,262 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 82,262 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 79,906 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 77,315 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 74,666 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 71,570 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2013 71,562 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Aug 2012 68,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight noise from both rear bearings

Fail 26 Jul 2011 67,461 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,461 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 61,063 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 61,063 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

advise slight binding both front brakes

Pass 5 Aug 2009 53,193 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,781 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 39,593 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 39,593 miles

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

brake pads worn.

corrosion to exhaust.

fluffing to drivers seat belt.

front tyres worn on edges.

travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,088 miles

corrosion to middle and rear exhaust system

front tyres wearing edges

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 ZWA is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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