2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · X297 BHT
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 24/11/2000. Recorded mileage 83,258 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1396cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
X297 BHT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2022
- 83,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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X297 BHT Mileage History
- 29/09/202170,450 mi
- 30/09/202170,450 mi
- 01/10/202283,258 mi+12,808 mi
- 01/10/202283,258 mi
Average of roughly 12,747 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
X297 BHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 25 (X297 BHT) between September 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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