2000 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · X138 ENP
2000 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 76,750 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X138 ENP Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2012
- 76,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X138 ENP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 25 (X138 ENP) between March 2006 and March 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)”.
X138 ENP Mileage History
- 21/03/200643,562 mi
- 21/03/200643,562 mi
- 20/03/200749,217 mi+5,655 mi
- 21/03/200749,217 mi
- 10/04/200857,436 mi+8,219 mi
- 15/06/200857,438 mi+2 mi
- 16/06/200857,438 mi
- 01/04/200959,530 mi+2,092 mi
- 01/04/200959,530 mi
- 31/03/201062,402 mi+2,872 mi
- 04/03/201168,201 mi+5,799 mi
- 30/03/201276,750 mi+8,549 mi
Average of roughly 5,507 miles per year across 12 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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