1999 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · V925 GPT
1999 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1999. Recorded mileage 103,280 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2014.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Oct 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V925 GPT Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2013
- 103,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V925 GPT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Rover 25 (V925 GPT) between November 2005 and July 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
V925 GPT Mileage History
- 17/11/200547,109 mi
- 02/11/200654,252 mi+7,143 mi
- 01/11/200760,797 mi+6,545 mi
- 13/11/200866,799 mi+6,002 mi
- 20/11/200866,866 mi+67 mi
- 16/06/200970,056 mi+3,190 mi
- 16/06/200970,056 mi
- 01/07/201074,043 mi+3,987 mi
- 02/07/201074,043 mi
- 01/07/201177,919 mi+3,876 mi
- 01/07/201177,919 mi
- 11/07/201284,646 mi+6,727 mi
- 05/07/2013103,280 mi+18,634 mi
Average of roughly 7,361 miles per year across 13 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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