2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · PY51 FVV
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2001. Recorded mileage 76,702 miles. MOT valid until 27/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,702 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
PY51 FVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 76,702 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: Good
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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.
PY51 FVV Mileage History
- 12/01/202350,310 mi
- 12/01/202350,310 mi
- 31/01/202462,250 mi+11,940 mi
- 14/03/202572,518 mi+10,268 mi
- 28/01/202676,702 mi+4,184 mi
Average of roughly 8,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PY51 FVV 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 (PY51 FVV) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 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.
- 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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