2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · WF51 OYY
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09/10/2001. Recorded mileage 78,682 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,682 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
WF51 OYY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2023
- 78,682 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: Below 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.
WF51 OYY Mileage History
- 27/01/202277,350 mi
- 27/01/202277,353 mi+3 mi
- 19/01/202378,682 mi+1,329 mi
- 19/01/202378,682 mi
Average of roughly 1,362 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WF51 OYY 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 (WF51 OYY) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2023 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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