2005 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · PF54 XYP
2005 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16/02/2005. Recorded mileage 86,871 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1396cc
PF54 XYP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2024
- 86,871 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.
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.
PF54 XYP Mileage History
- 04/02/202282,751 mi
- 15/02/202384,688 mi+1,937 mi
- 13/02/202486,464 mi+1,776 mi
- 19/02/202486,871 mi+407 mi
Average of roughly 2,019 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
PF54 XYP 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 2005 Rover 25 (PF54 XYP) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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