2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · AJ52 AOF
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 66,113 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AJ52 AOF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2022
- 66,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 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.
AJ52 AOF Mileage History
- 27/10/202165,264 mi
- 28/10/202165,264 mi
- 12/11/202266,113 mi+849 mi
Average of roughly 814 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
AJ52 AOF 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 (AJ52 AOF) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 November 2022 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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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