2000 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · W552 VJH
2000 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2000. Recorded mileage 56,295 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/03/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1589cc
W552 VJH Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2011
- 56,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 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.
W552 VJH Mileage History
- 07/02/200668,862 mi
- 02/02/200781,614 mi+12,752 mi
- 02/02/200781,614 mi
- 07/02/200893,341 mi+11,727 mi
- 03/03/200942,360 mi-50,981 mi
- 03/03/200942,360 mi
- 13/03/201050,005 mi+7,645 mi
- 13/03/201050,005 mi
- 04/03/201156,248 mi+6,243 mi
- 05/03/201156,295 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly -2,478 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
W552 VJH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 25 (W552 VJH) between February 2006 and March 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2011 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: Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”.
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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