2001 Rover 25 · 2,568 MOT tests

2001 Rover 25 reliability

2001 Rover 25s fail 40.8% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 25 years (2,568 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).

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first-time fail rate (all Rover 25s: 39.7%): 40.8%; first-time fail rate (all Rover 25s: 39.7%)
fails than cars of the same age and mileage: 13% more; fails than cars of the same age and mileage
typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21: 61,605; typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
MOT tests, 2022 to 2024: 2,568; MOT tests, 2022 to 2024

Year on year

2001 against the years either side

2000 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
2002 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 14.4% of tests fail here (89% above cars of the same age and mileage).
Strong point: steering, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).

Common problems

What fails on a 2001 Rover 25

Fail rate by area

Lights and electrics15.6%
Body, chassis and structure14.4%
Brakes12.5%
Suspension8.6%
Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
Tyres6.2%
Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.1%

Average for cars of the same age and mileage

Top failures

CV joint boot split or insecure 7.83%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 5.02%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Stop lamp not working 4.01%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.39%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 3.19%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.12%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.

Common advisories

Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (14.29%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.07%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.54%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.07%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (5.8%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.76%)

Other years

Every Rover 25 year

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.

Is a 2001 Rover 25 reliable?

2001 Rover 25s fail 40.8% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 25 years (2,568 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).

What fails on a 2001 Rover 25 MOT?

Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (7.83% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (5.02% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.01% of tests).

How many miles should a 2001 Rover 25 have done?

At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Rover 25 shows 61,605 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.

What plate is a 2001 car?

A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).

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