2001 Rover 25 1.8L Petrol · Y81 YFL
2001 Rover 25 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 120,651 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,651 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y81 YFL Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2023
- 120,651 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y81 YFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (Y81 YFL) between November 2006 and January 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 16 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
Y81 YFL Mileage History
- 17/11/200653,893 mi
- 17/11/200653,893 mi
- 19/11/200762,593 mi+8,700 mi
- 08/04/200977,181 mi+14,588 mi
- 13/04/200977,201 mi+20 mi
- 15/04/200977,388 mi+187 mi
- 08/04/201087,042 mi+9,654 mi
- 12/04/201087,066 mi+24 mi
- 15/04/201189,181 mi+2,115 mi
- 18/04/201189,245 mi+64 mi
- 12/04/201292,181 mi+2,936 mi
- 29/04/201395,703 mi+3,522 mi
- 29/04/201498,921 mi+3,218 mi
- 01/05/201498,951 mi+30 mi
- 30/04/2015101,667 mi+2,716 mi
- 30/04/2015101,667 mi
- 28/04/2016104,645 mi+2,978 mi
- 07/06/2016105,314 mi+669 mi
- 10/06/2016105,348 mi+34 mi
- 08/06/2017108,023 mi+2,675 mi
- 09/06/2017108,026 mi+3 mi
- 07/06/2018110,964 mi+2,938 mi
- 17/06/2019113,303 mi+2,339 mi
- 18/12/2020115,364 mi+2,061 mi
- 06/01/2022117,717 mi+2,353 mi
- 13/01/2023120,649 mi+2,932 mi
- 16/01/2023120,651 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,130 miles per year across 27 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: Below Average
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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