2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · W424 OBN
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 76,385 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W424 OBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2025
- 76,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W424 OBN 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 (W424 OBN) between February 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W424 OBN Mileage History
- 21/02/202272,033 mi
- 13/02/202373,411 mi+1,378 mi
- 18/02/202373,421 mi+10 mi
- 15/03/202474,760 mi+1,339 mi
- 19/03/202576,385 mi+1,625 mi
Average of roughly 1,417 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
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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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