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BJ51 ZWC

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,077 mi
Last recorded41,077 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 41,077 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 41,069 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 41,059 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 41,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,039 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 40,181 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 40,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal RACK (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 39,071 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 37,696 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,193 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 35,193 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre low air

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,778 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 33,778 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,515 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 31,374 miles

Offside front wiper blade starting to tear.

Offside rear tyre, screw in tread.

Slight dampness on power steering rack, keep check on.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 30,182 miles

Rattling from inside catalytic converter, keep check on.

Slight signs of leakage on steering rack nearside, keep check on.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,896 miles

slight cracking in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,885 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 27,123 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 ZWC is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZWC, 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 ZWC is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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