2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · W61 WOE
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 65,700 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W61 WOE Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2013
- 65,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
W61 WOE Mileage History
- 08/04/200623,002 mi
- 05/04/200726,922 mi+3,920 mi
- 31/03/200836,915 mi+9,993 mi
- 31/03/200836,915 mi
- 21/04/200943,444 mi+6,529 mi
- 05/05/201050,139 mi+6,695 mi
- 05/05/201050,139 mi
- 26/04/201155,293 mi+5,154 mi
- 26/04/201155,293 mi
- 04/05/201261,242 mi+5,949 mi
- 08/05/201365,700 mi+4,458 mi
- 08/05/201365,700 mi
Average of roughly 6,028 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
W61 WOE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 25 (W61 WOE) between April 2006 and May 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 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: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
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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