2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · GF51 KXO
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 46,901 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/04/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,901 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
GF51 KXO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2023
- 46,901 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.
GF51 KXO Mileage History
- 10/03/202246,412 mi
- 10/03/202346,900 mi+488 mi
- 10/03/202346,901 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 489 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
GF51 KXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (GF51 KXO) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 2023 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: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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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