2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · W186 XEC
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 40,349 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W186 XEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2024
- 40,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W186 XEC 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 (W186 XEC) between May 2023 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
W186 XEC Mileage History
- 16/05/202337,483 mi
- 01/06/202337,511 mi+28 mi
- 06/06/202337,511 mi
- 28/06/202440,349 mi+2,838 mi
- 28/06/202440,349 mi
Average of roughly 2,559 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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