2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · OY51 LSD
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 96,647 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,647 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
OY51 LSD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2023
- 96,647 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
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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.
OY51 LSD Mileage History
- 17/11/202289,839 mi
- 25/11/202289,845 mi+6 mi
- 15/11/202396,643 mi+6,798 mi
- 22/11/202396,647 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 6,720 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
OY51 LSD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (OY51 LSD) between November 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2023 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.
- 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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