2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · W581 KYA
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2000. Recorded mileage 53,513 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/03/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1396cc
W581 KYA Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2013
- 53,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 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.
W581 KYA Mileage History
- 15/02/200639,299 mi
- 14/02/200744,337 mi+5,038 mi
- 07/02/200845,028 mi+691 mi
- 07/02/200845,028 mi
- 03/09/200946,069 mi+1,041 mi
- 30/11/201046,738 mi+669 mi
- 28/02/201249,806 mi+3,068 mi
- 28/02/201249,807 mi+1 mi
- 02/03/201353,513 mi+3,706 mi
Average of roughly 2,019 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
W581 KYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 25 (W581 KYA) between February 2006 and March 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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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