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BK51 ONT

2001 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

23,136 mi
Last recorded23,136 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 ONT
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 23,136 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 23,023 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 22,582 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 22,582 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust has major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 22,091 miles

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

mid section exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 21,289 miles

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

mid to rear section exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2021 21,287 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

mid to rear section exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 20,504 miles

centre/rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2019 20,067 miles

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

all tyre treads splitting

mid section exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 18,945 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 18,098 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2017 18,098 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 16,800 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 16,800 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all perished/split (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 15,754 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 14,831 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 13,930 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2011 12,396 miles

Oil leak

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 18 Sep 2010 11,435 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,744 miles

Nearside windscreen washer weak.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,087 miles

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

all tyres have cracks in the walls

Pass 24 Sep 2007 9,205 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 8,203 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 6,217 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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BK51 ONT is a 2001 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BK51 ONT, 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 BK51 ONT registered?

BK51 ONT is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is BK51 ONT safe to buy?

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