2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · X277 TBJ
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09/10/2000. Recorded mileage 60,675 miles. MOT valid until 25/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,675 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
X277 TBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 60,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
X277 TBJ Mileage History
- 01/09/202348,947 mi
- 09/09/202453,971 mi+5,024 mi
- 19/09/202560,281 mi+6,310 mi
- 25/09/202560,282 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/202660,675 mi+393 mi
Average of roughly 3,927 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X277 TBJ 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 (X277 TBJ) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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