2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · R25 OVR
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 64,800 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R25 OVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 64,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
R25 OVR Mileage History
- 29/11/202152,207 mi
- 09/12/202254,705 mi+2,498 mi
- 21/12/202357,617 mi+2,912 mi
- 17/12/202460,546 mi+2,929 mi
- 23/12/202564,800 mi+4,254 mi
Average of roughly 3,098 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R25 OVR 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 (R25 OVR) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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