2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · V453 UEW
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2000. Recorded mileage 66,529 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V453 UEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/11/2023
- 66,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V453 UEW 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 (V453 UEW) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
V453 UEW Mileage History
- 02/11/202157,696 mi
- 03/11/202157,700 mi+4 mi
- 31/10/202262,497 mi+4,797 mi
- 07/11/202262,498 mi+1 mi
- 13/11/202366,529 mi+4,031 mi
Average of roughly 4,353 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: Poor
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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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