2000 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · X124 BDY
2000 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 98,146 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2012.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X124 BDY Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2011
- 98,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X124 BDY 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 (X124 BDY) between November 2006 and November 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2011 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
X124 BDY Mileage History
- 30/11/200666,186 mi
- 29/11/200772,168 mi+5,982 mi
- 29/11/200772,168 mi
- 28/11/200881,473 mi+9,305 mi
- 28/11/200881,473 mi
- 30/11/200989,563 mi+8,090 mi
- 01/11/201094,744 mi+5,181 mi
- 03/11/201094,751 mi+7 mi
- 05/11/201198,146 mi+3,395 mi
- 07/11/201198,146 mi
Average of roughly 6,475 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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