2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · WL51 FCE
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25/10/2001. Recorded mileage 68,810 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,810 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
WL51 FCE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/08/2023
- 68,810 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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 FCE Mileage History
- 19/10/202167,314 mi
- 26/10/202167,315 mi+1 mi
- 24/08/202267,520 mi+205 mi
- 26/08/202267,521 mi+1 mi
- 21/08/202368,810 mi+1,289 mi
Average of roughly 814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WL51 FCE 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 FCE) between October 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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