2001 Rover 25 1.8L Petrol · RO51 OWD
2001 Rover 25 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10/09/2001. Recorded mileage 61,843 miles. MOT valid until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1796cc
RO51 OWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 61,843 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: 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.
RO51 OWD Mileage History
- 24/10/202359,977 mi
- 25/10/202359,978 mi+1 mi
- 21/10/202460,966 mi+988 mi
- 14/10/202561,843 mi+877 mi
- 14/10/202561,843 mi
Average of roughly 945 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO51 OWD 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 (RO51 OWD) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 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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