2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · HV51 KNP
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 93,621 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2013.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 May 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV51 KNP Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2012
- 93,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV51 KNP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (HV51 KNP) between August 2006 and April 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
HV51 KNP Mileage History
- 15/08/200641,683 mi
- 15/08/200748,673 mi+6,990 mi
- 11/08/200856,568 mi+7,895 mi
- 28/09/200964,265 mi+7,697 mi
- 10/09/201068,546 mi+4,281 mi
- 11/09/201068,546 mi
- 31/03/201293,621 mi+25,075 mi
- 02/04/201293,621 mi
Average of roughly 9,221 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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