2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · B5 WSP
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05/11/2001. Recorded mileage 79,201 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,201 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1396cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
B5 WSP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2023
- 79,201 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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B5 WSP Mileage History
- 22/10/202174,132 mi
- 14/10/202278,711 mi+4,579 mi
- 14/10/202278,711 mi
- 21/10/202379,201 mi+490 mi
Average of roughly 2,540 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
B5 WSP 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 (B5 WSP) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2023 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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