2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · Y978 AEC
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/03/2001. Recorded mileage 69,384 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/12/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1396cc
Y978 AEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2024
- 69,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
Y978 AEC Mileage History
- 14/10/202169,135 mi
- 31/12/202269,284 mi+149 mi
- 31/12/202269,284 mi
- 24/12/202369,304 mi+20 mi
- 18/12/202469,384 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 78 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y978 AEC 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 (Y978 AEC) between October 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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