2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · V736 GEX
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Feb 2000. Recorded mileage 73,948 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V736 GEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/01/2025
- 73,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V736 GEX 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 (V736 GEX) between February 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
V736 GEX Mileage History
- 18/02/202269,466 mi
- 09/02/202371,099 mi+1,633 mi
- 16/02/202371,102 mi+3 mi
- 23/01/202472,699 mi+1,597 mi
- 21/01/202573,948 mi+1,249 mi
Average of roughly 1,533 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: Below Average
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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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