2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · W724 AEO
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2000. Recorded mileage 117,216 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,216 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
W724 AEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/08/2025
- 117,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
W724 AEO Mileage History
- 14/07/2023111,968 mi
- 02/07/2024114,068 mi+2,100 mi
- 05/07/2024114,070 mi+2 mi
- 07/08/2025117,214 mi+3,144 mi
- 08/08/2025117,216 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,536 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W724 AEO 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 (W724 AEO) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above e”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle m”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross m”.
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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