1999 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · V642 MMX
1999 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17/12/1999. Recorded mileage 34,352 miles. MOT valid until 10/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,352 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1396cc
V642 MMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 34,352 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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.
V642 MMX Mileage History
- 21/11/202228,269 mi
- 05/12/202328,480 mi+211 mi
- 15/01/202528,593 mi+113 mi
- 05/02/202634,351 mi+5,758 mi
- 11/02/202634,352 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,886 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V642 MMX 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 (V642 MMX) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are 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: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended can not pull seat belt from holder (7.1.2 (c))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and Offside blade falling apart (3.4 (b) (ii)”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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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