2001 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · YR51 VGK
2001 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05/11/2001. Recorded mileage 52,571 miles. MOT valid until 06/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,571 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
YR51 VGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 52,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
YR51 VGK Mileage History
- 08/11/202147,076 mi
- 08/11/202247,977 mi+901 mi
- 08/11/202349,710 mi+1,733 mi
- 07/11/202451,294 mi+1,584 mi
- 25/11/202552,571 mi+1,277 mi
Average of roughly 1,358 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YR51 VGK 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 (YR51 VGK) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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