1999 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · V413 GNC
1999 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 73,856 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2015.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Jun 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V413 GNC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2014
- 73,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V413 GNC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Rover 25 (V413 GNC) between December 2005 and November 2014.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
V413 GNC Mileage History
- 01/12/200544,539 mi
- 28/11/200648,069 mi+3,530 mi
- 28/11/200648,069 mi
- 27/11/200752,039 mi+3,970 mi
- 26/11/200854,483 mi+2,444 mi
- 26/11/200854,483 mi
- 01/12/200960,232 mi+5,749 mi
- 24/11/201064,054 mi+3,822 mi
- 01/11/201166,739 mi+2,685 mi
- 01/11/201166,739 mi
- 14/11/201268,840 mi+2,101 mi
- 14/11/201268,840 mi
- 20/11/201371,288 mi+2,448 mi
- 20/11/201371,288 mi
- 18/11/201473,856 mi+2,568 mi
- 18/11/201473,856 mi
Average of roughly 3,270 miles per year across 16 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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