2000 Rover 25 1.8L Petrol · W654 WKK
2000 Rover 25 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 62,615 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W654 WKK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 62,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W654 WKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 25 (W654 WKK) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
W654 WKK Mileage History
- 20/09/202261,752 mi
- 11/09/202362,102 mi+350 mi
- 10/09/202462,281 mi+179 mi
- 19/09/202562,615 mi+334 mi
Average of roughly 288 miles per year across 4 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: 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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