2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · X701 EFJ
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2001. Recorded mileage 57,155 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X701 EFJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/01/2023
- 57,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X701 EFJ 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 (X701 EFJ) between December 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
X701 EFJ Mileage History
- 07/12/202156,324 mi
- 12/01/202357,155 mi+831 mi
Average of roughly 757 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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