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BU51 YUD

2001 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,620 mi
Last recorded81,620 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover 2556,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 YUD
MakeRover
Model25
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 81,620 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 81,620 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 75,588 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 69,273 miles

handbrake travel slightly long

reluctor ring on n/s/f outer cv joint cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2008 69,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

handbrake travel slightly long

reluctor ring on n/s/f outer cv joint cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,811 miles

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

reluctor ring on n/s/f outer cv joint cracked and corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2007 58,811 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

reluctor ring on n/s/f outer cv joint cracked and corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2006 45,470 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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BU51 YUD is a 2001 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BU51 YUD, 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 BU51 YUD registered?

BU51 YUD is a 2001 Rover 25, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is BU51 YUD safe to buy?

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