2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · AU52 FTN
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 64,759 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2011.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AU52 FTN Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2010
- 64,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
AU52 FTN Mileage History
- 25/10/200631,713 mi
- 25/10/200631,713 mi
- 30/10/200740,122 mi+8,409 mi
- 30/10/200740,122 mi
- 31/10/200851,012 mi+10,890 mi
- 29/10/200960,163 mi+9,151 mi
- 02/11/200960,306 mi+143 mi
- 02/11/200960,306 mi
- 19/11/201064,795 mi+4,489 mi
- 24/11/201064,759 mi-36 mi
Average of roughly 8,096 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AU52 FTN 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 2002 Rover 25 (AU52 FTN) between October 2006 and November 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2010 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: Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)”.
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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