2000 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · V417 NAB
2000 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2000. Recorded mileage 75,016 miles. MOT expired on 28 Dec 2010.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Dec 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Oct 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V417 NAB Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2009
- 75,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V417 NAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 25 (V417 NAB) between November 2005 and December 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
V417 NAB Mileage History
- 24/11/200539,653 mi
- 07/11/200641,797 mi+2,144 mi
- 07/11/200641,797 mi
- 21/12/200745,402 mi+3,605 mi
- 29/12/200865,107 mi+19,705 mi
- 11/12/200975,016 mi+9,909 mi
Average of roughly 8,739 miles per year across 6 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: 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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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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