2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · X715 NKO
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 97,640 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2010.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X715 NKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/10/2009
- 97,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X715 NKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (X715 NKO) between October 2006 and October 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
X715 NKO Mileage History
- 20/10/200681,809 mi
- 18/10/200790,422 mi+8,613 mi
- 27/10/200894,129 mi+3,707 mi
- 28/10/200997,640 mi+3,511 mi
- 28/10/200997,640 mi
Average of roughly 5,238 miles per year across 5 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
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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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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