1999 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · V918 XFC
1999 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1999. Recorded mileage 74,884 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1396cc
V918 XFC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2019
- 74,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
V918 XFC Mileage History
- 15/01/200748,197 mi
- 14/01/200851,440 mi+3,243 mi
- 12/01/200954,666 mi+3,226 mi
- 18/01/201057,280 mi+2,614 mi
- 18/01/201057,280 mi
- 17/01/201159,998 mi+2,718 mi
- 10/01/201263,175 mi+3,177 mi
- 10/01/201263,175 mi
- 08/01/201366,026 mi+2,851 mi
- 08/01/201366,029 mi+3 mi
- 09/01/201467,912 mi+1,883 mi
- 05/01/201569,614 mi+1,702 mi
- 05/01/201569,614 mi
- 11/01/201671,209 mi+1,595 mi
- 12/01/201671,219 mi+10 mi
- 10/01/201772,373 mi+1,154 mi
- 10/01/201772,376 mi+3 mi
- 02/01/201873,569 mi+1,193 mi
- 12/01/201873,588 mi+19 mi
- 19/02/201974,884 mi+1,296 mi
Average of roughly 2,206 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
V918 XFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Rover 25 (V918 XFC) between January 2007 and February 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)”.
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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