2005 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · HT54 FZF
2005 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22/01/2005. Recorded mileage 72,231 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1396cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
HT54 FZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 72,231 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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HT54 FZF Mileage History
- 28/03/202268,909 mi
- 22/03/202370,113 mi+1,204 mi
- 28/03/202370,131 mi+18 mi
- 21/03/202471,232 mi+1,101 mi
- 07/03/202572,231 mi+999 mi
Average of roughly 1,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT54 FZF 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 2005 Rover 25 (HT54 FZF) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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.
- SCU / BCU Relay Failure(Moderate)
Models from 2003 onwards (facelift) use a Pektron Security Control Unit. The internal relays fail, affecting various electrical systems.
- 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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