2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · GU51 HGG
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 34,229 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GU51 HGG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2024
- 34,229 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: Average
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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.
GU51 HGG Mileage History
- 04/04/202234,222 mi
- 17/07/202434,229 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 3 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
GU51 HGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (GU51 HGG) between April 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 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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