2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · Y872 VCS
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 126,181 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/02/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,181 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
Y872 VCS Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2012
- 126,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 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.
Y872 VCS Mileage History
- 29/04/200537,056 mi
- 29/04/200537,056 mi
- 28/04/200646,146 mi+9,090 mi
- 28/04/200646,146 mi
- 05/02/200869,922 mi+23,776 mi
- 11/02/200988,816 mi+18,894 mi
- 11/02/200988,816 mi
- 17/02/2010102,286 mi+13,470 mi
- 17/02/2010102,287 mi+1 mi
- 08/02/2011115,431 mi+13,144 mi
- 14/02/2011115,529 mi+98 mi
- 13/02/2012125,836 mi+10,307 mi
- 21/02/2012126,181 mi+345 mi
Average of roughly 13,077 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Y872 VCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (Y872 VCS) between April 2005 and February 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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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