2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · X234 BFT
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2001. Recorded mileage 75,937 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/02/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1396cc
X234 BFT Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2010
- 75,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
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.
X234 BFT Mileage History
- 04/01/200635,595 mi
- 06/01/200746,400 mi+10,805 mi
- 07/01/200858,391 mi+11,991 mi
- 29/12/200866,061 mi+7,670 mi
- 08/01/200966,088 mi+27 mi
- 04/02/201075,932 mi+9,844 mi
- 22/02/201075,937 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,758 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
X234 BFT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (X234 BFT) between January 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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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