2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · W554 AOJ
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Aug 2000. Recorded mileage 41,107 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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W554 AOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 41,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W554 AOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 25 (W554 AOJ) between September 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
W554 AOJ Mileage History
- 13/09/202238,101 mi
- 22/08/202339,479 mi+1,378 mi
- 23/08/202339,480 mi+1 mi
- 21/08/202441,105 mi+1,625 mi
- 23/08/202441,107 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,546 miles per year across 5 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
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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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