2001 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · OE51 RKA
2001 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 48,573 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE51 RKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 48,573 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.
OE51 RKA 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 2001 Rover 25 (OE51 RKA) between December 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OE51 RKA Mileage History
- 12/12/202238,860 mi
- 09/08/202339,045 mi+185 mi
- 09/08/202339,045 mi
- 08/08/202443,644 mi+4,599 mi
- 10/07/202548,573 mi+4,929 mi
Average of roughly 3,769 miles per year across 5 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
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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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