2001 Rover 25 1.8L Petrol · Y763 JFJ
2001 Rover 25 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2001. Recorded mileage 60,837 miles. MOT expired on 17 Mar 2016.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Mar 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 May 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y763 JFJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2015
- 60,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y763 JFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (Y763 JFJ) between May 2006 and March 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
Y763 JFJ Mileage History
- 15/05/200617,824 mi
- 11/05/200720,669 mi+2,845 mi
- 11/05/200720,669 mi
- 07/05/200823,490 mi+2,821 mi
- 07/05/200823,490 mi
- 11/05/200922,816 mi-674 mi
- 11/05/200922,816 mi
- 14/05/201027,923 mi+5,107 mi
- 14/05/201027,923 mi
- 23/06/201133,050 mi+5,127 mi
- 23/06/201133,050 mi
- 03/03/201236,302 mi+3,252 mi
- 03/03/201236,302 mi
- 06/03/201342,550 mi+6,248 mi
- 11/03/201342,713 mi+163 mi
- 17/03/201448,723 mi+6,010 mi
- 18/03/201560,835 mi+12,112 mi
- 18/03/201560,837 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,866 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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