2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · W652 LGM
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 43,755 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2008.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W652 LGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2007
- 43,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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.
W652 LGM Mileage History
- 26/04/200639,968 mi
- 27/04/200639,982 mi+14 mi
- 23/04/200743,393 mi+3,411 mi
- 07/08/200743,755 mi+362 mi
- 07/08/200743,755 mi
Average of roughly 2,956 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W652 LGM 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 (W652 LGM) between April 2006 and August 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2007 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: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)”.
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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