2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · AY02 CME
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27/03/2002. Recorded mileage 72,676 miles. MOT valid until 03/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1396cc
AY02 CME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 72,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
AY02 CME Mileage History
- 04/04/202466,437 mi
- 26/03/202570,325 mi+3,888 mi
- 26/03/202570,325 mi
- 03/03/202672,676 mi+2,351 mi
- 06/03/202672,676 mi
Average of roughly 3,250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY02 CME MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (AY02 CME) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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