2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · W143 KAP
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2000. Recorded mileage 108,735 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1396cc
W143 KAP Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2015
- 108,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
W143 KAP Mileage History
- 09/08/200666,477 mi
- 02/11/200770,759 mi+4,282 mi
- 24/10/200873,451 mi+2,692 mi
- 26/10/200978,061 mi+4,610 mi
- 27/10/201082,666 mi+4,605 mi
- 26/10/201187,618 mi+4,952 mi
- 22/10/201292,229 mi+4,611 mi
- 31/10/201397,494 mi+5,265 mi
- 31/10/201397,494 mi
- 03/10/2014102,485 mi+4,991 mi
- 03/10/2014102,485 mi
- 30/10/2015108,735 mi+6,250 mi
- 30/10/2015108,735 mi
Average of roughly 4,581 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
W143 KAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 25 (W143 KAP) between August 2006 and October 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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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