2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · W348 UCA
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 90,077 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W348 UCA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2022
- 90,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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W348 UCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 25 (W348 UCA) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W348 UCA Mileage History
- 16/03/202290,050 mi
- 18/03/202290,077 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 4,462 miles per year across 2 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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