2001 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · V31 DAL
2001 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 53,737 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V31 DAL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 53,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V31 DAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (V31 DAL) between September 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
V31 DAL Mileage History
- 07/09/202250,742 mi
- 03/03/202653,737 mi+2,995 mi
Average of roughly 859 miles per year across 2 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: Good
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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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