2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · Y861 AEN
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22/05/2001. Recorded mileage 22,045 miles. MOT valid until 26/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,045 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
Y861 AEN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 22,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
Y861 AEN Mileage History
- 29/06/202317,334 mi
- 01/10/202419,953 mi+2,619 mi
- 04/10/202419,963 mi+10 mi
- 27/11/202522,045 mi+2,082 mi
Average of roughly 1,951 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Y861 AEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (Y861 AEN) between June 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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