2000 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · W272 YNO
2000 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 51,056 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W272 YNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2025
- 51,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W272 YNO 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 (W272 YNO) between December 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
W272 YNO Mileage History
- 12/12/202250,915 mi
- 12/12/202250,915 mi
- 20/12/202350,989 mi+74 mi
- 23/12/202451,054 mi+65 mi
- 02/01/202551,056 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 68 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
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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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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