2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · Y386 UOL
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2001. Recorded mileage 59,071 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/03/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,071 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
Y386 UOL Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2011
- 59,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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.
Y386 UOL Mileage History
- 23/01/200741,510 mi
- 15/01/200844,653 mi+3,143 mi
- 05/02/201049,397 mi+4,744 mi
- 05/02/201049,397 mi
- 10/02/201159,015 mi+9,618 mi
- 31/03/201159,071 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 4,198 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Y386 UOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (Y386 UOL) between January 2007 and March 2011.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2011 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 (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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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