2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · X514 CAX
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 42,331 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X514 CAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 42,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
X514 CAX Mileage History
- 20/08/202240,334 mi
- 30/08/202340,947 mi+613 mi
- 19/08/202441,476 mi+529 mi
- 20/08/202542,331 mi+855 mi
- 22/08/202542,331 mi
Average of roughly 664 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X514 CAX 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 (X514 CAX) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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