2001 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · YR51 YNP
2001 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 73,347 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,347 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR51 YNP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 73,347 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.
YR51 YNP 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 YNP) between March 2022 and April 2026.
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.
YR51 YNP Mileage History
- 08/03/202271,219 mi
- 13/03/202371,927 mi+708 mi
- 12/03/202472,451 mi+524 mi
- 13/03/202572,857 mi+406 mi
- 08/04/202673,347 mi+490 mi
Average of roughly 521 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: Good
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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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