2001 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · YP51 LSF
2001 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02/11/2001. Recorded mileage 90,032 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1588cc
YP51 LSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2024
- 90,032 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.
YP51 LSF Mileage History
- 05/02/202287,437 mi
- 18/07/202387,631 mi+194 mi
- 19/07/202387,631 mi
- 29/08/202490,032 mi+2,401 mi
- 30/08/202490,032 mi
Average of roughly 1,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP51 LSF 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 (YP51 LSF) between February 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2024 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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