2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · KN02 NGE
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2002. Recorded mileage 70,247 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,247 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
KN02 NGE Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2010
- 70,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted 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.
KN02 NGE Mileage History
- 29/10/200547,593 mi
- 31/10/200547,643 mi+50 mi
- 11/04/200647,960 mi+317 mi
- 03/05/200755,525 mi+7,565 mi
- 13/05/200861,292 mi+5,767 mi
- 12/05/200966,175 mi+4,883 mi
- 21/05/201070,247 mi+4,072 mi
Average of roughly 4,969 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
KN02 NGE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (KN02 NGE) between October 2005 and May 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
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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