2001 Rover 25 1.1L Petrol · Y491 ERC
2001 Rover 25 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 18/07/2001. Recorded mileage 49,598 miles. MOT valid until 05/02/2027.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1119cc
Y491 ERC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 49,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Y491 ERC Mileage History
- 25/01/202237,826 mi
- 02/02/202342,289 mi+4,463 mi
- 24/01/202448,648 mi+6,359 mi
- 01/02/202549,503 mi+855 mi
- 24/01/202649,598 mi+95 mi
Average of roughly 2,946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y491 ERC 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 (Y491 ERC) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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