2000 Rover 25 1.8L Petrol · X285 ABC
2000 Rover 25 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2000. Recorded mileage 114,099 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1796cc
X285 ABC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 114,099 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.
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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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.
X285 ABC Mileage History
- 16/08/2022108,192 mi
- 11/08/2023112,042 mi+3,850 mi
- 11/08/2023112,043 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/2024114,066 mi+2,023 mi
- 23/08/2024114,099 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 2,924 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X285 ABC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 25 (X285 ABC) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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