2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · GU51 WHA
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 52,222 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GU51 WHA Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 52,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
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 WHA Mileage History
- 22/08/200510,258 mi
- 22/08/200510,258 mi
- 17/08/200612,974 mi+2,716 mi
- 17/08/200612,974 mi
- 14/08/200717,482 mi+4,508 mi
- 14/08/200717,482 mi
- 14/08/200822,073 mi+4,591 mi
- 14/08/200822,075 mi+2 mi
- 13/08/200925,523 mi+3,448 mi
- 13/08/200925,523 mi
- 16/08/201028,208 mi+2,685 mi
- 16/08/201028,208 mi
- 11/08/201130,348 mi+2,140 mi
- 13/08/201231,965 mi+1,617 mi
- 15/08/201333,610 mi+1,645 mi
- 05/08/201435,189 mi+1,579 mi
- 13/08/201536,899 mi+1,710 mi
- 03/08/201638,305 mi+1,406 mi
- 10/08/201739,869 mi+1,564 mi
- 10/08/201841,236 mi+1,367 mi
- 10/08/201841,236 mi
- 15/08/201942,555 mi+1,319 mi
- 15/08/201942,555 mi
- 14/08/202044,071 mi+1,516 mi
- 20/08/202145,257 mi+1,186 mi
- 18/08/202247,165 mi+1,908 mi
- 14/08/202348,515 mi+1,350 mi
- 15/08/202449,874 mi+1,359 mi
- 14/08/202551,209 mi+1,335 mi
- 14/08/202559,215 mi+8,006 mi
- 13/08/202652,222 mi-6,993 mi
Average of roughly 2,001 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GU51 WHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (GU51 WHA) between August 2005 and August 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”.
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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