2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · W181 DOB
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 46,175 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,175 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W181 DOB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2025
- 46,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W181 DOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 25 (W181 DOB) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
W181 DOB Mileage History
- 11/07/202336,065 mi
- 25/06/202440,464 mi+4,399 mi
- 14/07/202546,175 mi+5,711 mi
Average of roughly 5,030 miles per year across 3 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: 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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