2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · WL51 DFO
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 47,177 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WL51 DFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2023
- 47,177 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.
WL51 DFO Mileage History
- 19/08/202144,500 mi
- 20/08/202144,506 mi+6 mi
- 18/08/202245,022 mi+516 mi
- 22/08/202245,022 mi
- 22/08/202347,177 mi+2,155 mi
Average of roughly 1,334 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WL51 DFO 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 (WL51 DFO) between August 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 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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