2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · AY51 YFW
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 56,795 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY51 YFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 56,795 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.
AY51 YFW 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 (AY51 YFW) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AY51 YFW Mileage History
- 12/01/202354,738 mi
- 22/01/202455,392 mi+654 mi
- 24/01/202455,397 mi+5 mi
- 10/02/202556,131 mi+734 mi
- 09/02/202656,795 mi+664 mi
Average of roughly 668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Good
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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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