2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · W476 TFR
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 89,327 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W476 TFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 89,327 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.
W476 TFR 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 (W476 TFR) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
W476 TFR Mileage History
- 26/07/202288,522 mi
- 21/07/202388,872 mi+350 mi
- 02/08/202489,145 mi+273 mi
- 25/07/202589,327 mi+182 mi
- 25/07/202589,327 mi
Average of roughly 269 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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