2004 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · MF04 PFU
2004 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12/03/2004. Recorded mileage 63,413 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1588cc
MF04 PFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2025
- 63,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
MF04 PFU Mileage History
- 31/01/202362,600 mi
- 29/01/202463,004 mi+404 mi
- 29/01/202463,004 mi
- 24/01/202563,413 mi+409 mi
- 24/01/202563,413 mi
Average of roughly 410 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MF04 PFU 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 2004 Rover 25 (MF04 PFU) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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