2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · BF52 YGZ
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2002. Recorded mileage 45,346 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/12/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13/11/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1396cc
BF52 YGZ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2018
- 45,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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.
BF52 YGZ Mileage History
- 16/12/200616,857 mi
- 19/12/200720,967 mi+4,110 mi
- 22/12/200825,358 mi+4,391 mi
- 18/12/200928,934 mi+3,576 mi
- 18/12/200928,934 mi
- 21/12/201031,255 mi+2,321 mi
- 21/12/201133,452 mi+2,197 mi
- 21/12/201133,452 mi
- 18/12/201235,326 mi+1,874 mi
- 19/12/201337,107 mi+1,781 mi
- 19/12/201337,107 mi
- 19/12/201438,879 mi+1,772 mi
- 19/12/201438,879 mi
- 18/12/201541,245 mi+2,366 mi
- 14/12/201642,962 mi+1,717 mi
- 19/12/201744,183 mi+1,221 mi
- 18/12/201845,346 mi+1,163 mi
Average of roughly 2,373 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
BF52 YGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (BF52 YGZ) between December 2006 and December 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2018 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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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