2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · MT51 HWM
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2001. Recorded mileage 95,800 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/08/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1396cc
MT51 HWM Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2019
- 95,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
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.
MT51 HWM Mileage History
- 22/11/200658,167 mi
- 15/11/200764,167 mi+6,000 mi
- 19/11/200871,317 mi+7,150 mi
- 18/11/200979,008 mi+7,691 mi
- 20/11/200979,032 mi+24 mi
- 27/03/201481,893 mi+2,861 mi
- 23/03/201584,163 mi+2,270 mi
- 10/03/201687,105 mi+2,942 mi
- 20/03/201790,539 mi+3,434 mi
- 13/03/201892,914 mi+2,375 mi
- 14/03/201995,800 mi+2,886 mi
Average of roughly 3,058 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
MT51 HWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (MT51 HWM) between November 2006 and March 2019.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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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