2001 Rover 25 1.1L Petrol · Y413 BSX
2001 Rover 25 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 128,757 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y413 BSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2024
- 128,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y413 BSX 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 (Y413 BSX) between September 2023 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
Y413 BSX Mileage History
- 01/09/2023111,668 mi
- 01/09/2023111,668 mi
- 05/09/2024128,757 mi+17,089 mi
- 05/09/2024128,757 mi
- 05/09/2024128,757 mi
Average of roughly 16,863 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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