2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · YD51 PYP
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 48,177 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD51 PYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/09/2025
- 48,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD51 PYP 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 (YD51 PYP) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YD51 PYP Mileage History
- 04/09/202342,738 mi
- 04/09/202342,738 mi
- 06/09/202444,960 mi+2,222 mi
- 06/09/202444,960 mi
- 05/09/202548,177 mi+3,217 mi
Average of roughly 2,714 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
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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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