2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · Y974 BKH
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2001. Recorded mileage 73,570 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/03/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,570 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
Y974 BKH Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2017
- 73,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 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.
Y974 BKH Mileage History
- 19/11/200548,530 mi
- 18/11/200655,524 mi+6,994 mi
- 17/03/200857,369 mi+1,845 mi
- 26/08/200957,391 mi+22 mi
- 24/08/201058,328 mi+937 mi
- 24/08/201058,328 mi
- 07/09/201160,876 mi+2,548 mi
- 28/09/201160,690 mi-186 mi
- 05/03/201363,923 mi+3,233 mi
- 05/03/201363,923 mi
- 17/03/201466,599 mi+2,676 mi
- 17/03/201466,599 mi
- 09/03/201568,718 mi+2,119 mi
- 09/03/201568,718 mi
- 08/03/201671,367 mi+2,649 mi
- 08/03/201671,367 mi
- 28/02/201773,568 mi+2,201 mi
- 28/02/201773,570 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,220 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Y974 BKH 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 (Y974 BKH) between November 2005 and February 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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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