2000 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · W693 MFJ
2000 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2000. Recorded mileage 71,095 miles. MOT expired on 09 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W693 MFJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2023
- 71,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W693 MFJ 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 (W693 MFJ) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
W693 MFJ Mileage History
- 03/03/202267,947 mi
- 03/03/202267,954 mi+7 mi
- 02/03/202371,095 mi+3,141 mi
- 06/03/202371,095 mi
Average of roughly 3,124 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: 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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