2002 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · BF52 XFJ
2002 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 33,701 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BF52 XFJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2022
- 33,701 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: Poor
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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 XFJ Mileage History
- 04/11/202133,695 mi
- 14/07/202233,699 mi+4 mi
- 18/07/202233,701 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BF52 XFJ 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 (BF52 XFJ) between November 2021 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2022 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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