2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · V205 GBC
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Feb 2000. Recorded mileage 73,835 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
V205 GBC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2022
- 73,835 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: 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.
V205 GBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2000 Rover 25 (V205 GBC) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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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