2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · X164 DJA
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 27,178 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
X164 DJA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2021
- 27,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
X164 DJA Mileage History
- 23/09/202127,178 mi
- 23/09/202127,178 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
X164 DJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (X164 DJA) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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