2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · AJ02 XRC
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 64,152 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AJ02 XRC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2022
- 64,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
AJ02 XRC Mileage History
- 01/09/202162,678 mi
- 01/09/202162,678 mi
- 06/09/202264,152 mi+1,474 mi
Average of roughly 1,456 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
AJ02 XRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (AJ02 XRC) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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