2001 Rover 25 1.8L Petrol · BV51 AOO
2001 Rover 25 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 113,326 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1796cc
BV51 AOO Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2014
- 113,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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.
BV51 AOO Mileage History
- 05/09/200546,569 mi
- 07/09/200651,821 mi+5,252 mi
- 08/09/200759,216 mi+7,395 mi
- 05/09/200863,654 mi+4,438 mi
- 24/08/200966,940 mi+3,286 mi
- 24/11/201074,717 mi+7,777 mi
- 24/11/201074,717 mi
- 02/11/201183,305 mi+8,588 mi
- 25/09/201293,289 mi+9,984 mi
- 21/08/2013103,940 mi+10,651 mi
- 15/08/2014113,326 mi+9,386 mi
Average of roughly 7,465 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
BV51 AOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (BV51 AOO) between September 2005 and August 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 August 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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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