2000 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · W431 BEG
2000 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 125,849 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2014.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W431 BEG Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2013
- 125,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W431 BEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 25 (W431 BEG) between May 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
W431 BEG Mileage History
- 12/05/200668,066 mi
- 09/05/200775,930 mi+7,864 mi
- 02/08/200776,406 mi+476 mi
- 08/08/200877,363 mi+957 mi
- 16/07/200979,238 mi+1,875 mi
- 05/05/201084,499 mi+5,261 mi
- 09/05/201191,650 mi+7,151 mi
- 07/07/2012110,641 mi+18,991 mi
- 04/07/2013125,849 mi+15,208 mi
- 04/07/2013125,849 mi
Average of roughly 8,085 miles per year across 10 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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