2001 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · YT51 YYZ
2001 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 44,154 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT51 YYZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2024
- 44,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT51 YYZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 25 (YT51 YYZ) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YT51 YYZ Mileage History
- 05/10/202231,955 mi
- 10/10/202231,955 mi
- 10/10/202335,312 mi+3,357 mi
- 02/10/202444,154 mi+8,842 mi
Average of roughly 6,121 miles per year across 4 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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