1999 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · V168 EGK
1999 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 50,044 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V168 EGK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 50,044 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.
V168 EGK 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 1999 Rover 25 (V168 EGK) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V168 EGK Mileage History
- 28/10/202243,811 mi
- 29/10/202243,811 mi
- 14/11/202347,847 mi+4,036 mi
- 18/11/202448,859 mi+1,012 mi
- 25/11/202550,044 mi+1,185 mi
Average of roughly 2,025 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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