2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · W698 KAP
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20/04/2000. Recorded mileage 54,131 miles. MOT valid until 11/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1396cc
W698 KAP Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 54,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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.
W698 KAP Mileage History
- 23/03/200622,254 mi
- 23/03/200622,254 mi
- 08/03/200724,863 mi+2,609 mi
- 14/03/200827,754 mi+2,891 mi
- 02/03/200929,979 mi+2,225 mi
- 02/03/200929,979 mi
- 12/03/201031,898 mi+1,919 mi
- 03/03/201134,240 mi+2,342 mi
- 20/03/201236,068 mi+1,828 mi
- 19/03/201338,544 mi+2,476 mi
- 10/03/201440,644 mi+2,100 mi
- 10/03/201440,644 mi
- 12/03/201543,204 mi+2,560 mi
- 15/03/201645,190 mi+1,986 mi
- 24/03/201747,557 mi+2,367 mi
- 14/03/201848,897 mi+1,340 mi
- 14/03/201848,897 mi
- 12/03/201950,554 mi+1,657 mi
- 12/03/202051,728 mi+1,174 mi
- 11/03/202152,431 mi+703 mi
- 22/03/202253,280 mi+849 mi
- 07/03/202353,764 mi+484 mi
- 15/03/202454,062 mi+298 mi
- 13/05/202554,128 mi+66 mi
- 08/05/202654,131 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,584 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
W698 KAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 25 (W698 KAP) between March 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the orig”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)”.
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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