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AE51 BNF

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,922 mi
Last recorded51,922 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BNF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 51,922 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Damage to wing/front bumper area

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 51,003 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Heat shield loose

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 50,979 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Heat shield loose

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 49,928 miles

Engine coolant low level

Front Exhaust front mounting broken

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Corrosion to unprotected end of metal brake pipe

Offside Front Tyre low pressure

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Corrosion to rear axle mounting points both sides

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Jan 2018 49,924 miles

Brake performance not tested Leaking metal brake pipes (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Engine coolant low level

Front Exhaust front mounting broken

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Corrosion to unprotected end of metal brake pipe

Offside Front Tyre low pressure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Corrosion to rear axle mounting points both sides

Pass 16 Jan 2017 48,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills have corrosion (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills have corrosion (5.2.6)

all four coil springs corroded

one exhaust bracket broken on front section

vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2017 48,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills have corrosion (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills have corrosion (5.2.6)

all four coil springs corroded

one exhaust bracket broken on front section

vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2016 47,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

vehicle has general corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Jan 2015 46,423 miles

Exhaust bracket broken off on center section of exhaust.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 46,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust bracket broken off on center section of exhaust.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,053 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 45,053 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,812 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 42,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,213 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,424 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 39,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,880 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 33,914 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 32,179 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 32,167 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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AE51 BNF is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AE51 BNF, 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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AE51 BNF is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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