2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · BU51 NVW
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 77,467 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2011.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BU51 NVW Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2010
- 77,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Rover Rover 25
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
BU51 NVW Mileage History
- 03/11/200538,906 mi
- 09/11/200539,025 mi+119 mi
- 23/01/200750,265 mi+11,240 mi
- 23/01/200750,265 mi
- 01/02/200861,498 mi+11,233 mi
- 02/02/200861,498 mi
- 06/04/200970,772 mi+9,274 mi
- 12/04/201077,400 mi+6,628 mi
- 19/04/201077,467 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 8,651 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
BU51 NVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (BU51 NVW) between November 2005 and April 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
Common Problems: ROVER 25
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (HGF)(Serious)
The 1.1, 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 engines are all prone to gasket failure due to plastic dowels and a small coolant capacity.
- Rusting Rear Arches(Moderate)
Water gets trapped behind the lip of the rear wheel arches, causing rust to rot through from the inside.
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