2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · BK51 OPJ
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2001. Recorded mileage 37,376 miles. MOT valid until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,376 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
BK51 OPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 37,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
BK51 OPJ Mileage History
- 04/10/202134,980 mi
- 03/10/202235,606 mi+626 mi
- 10/10/202336,165 mi+559 mi
- 07/10/202436,781 mi+616 mi
- 06/10/202537,376 mi+595 mi
Average of roughly 598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BK51 OPJ 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 (BK51 OPJ) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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