2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · W735 WJW
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 78,739 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2013.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Jul 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W735 WJW Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2012
- 78,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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.
W735 WJW Mileage History
- 22/12/200530,191 mi
- 02/01/200735,351 mi+5,160 mi
- 23/02/200846,015 mi+10,664 mi
- 21/02/200955,269 mi+9,254 mi
- 21/02/200955,269 mi
- 23/02/201065,776 mi+10,507 mi
- 05/03/201171,628 mi+5,852 mi
- 05/03/201171,628 mi
- 03/04/201278,739 mi+7,111 mi
Average of roughly 7,729 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
W735 WJW 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 (W735 WJW) between December 2005 and April 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2012 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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.
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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