2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · SM51 XPB
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 9,607 miles. MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM51 XPB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/10/2024
- 9,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM51 XPB 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 (SM51 XPB) between December 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
SM51 XPB Mileage History
- 06/12/20219,015 mi
- 13/12/20229,329 mi+314 mi
- 13/12/20239,563 mi+234 mi
- 10/10/20249,607 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 208 miles per year across 4 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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