2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · BK52 DNN
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 81,994 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2019.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK52 DNN Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2018
- 81,994 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK52 DNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (BK52 DNN) between November 2006 and July 2018.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
BK52 DNN Mileage History
- 03/11/200635,492 mi
- 27/11/200744,200 mi+8,708 mi
- 27/11/200744,200 mi
- 03/12/200850,633 mi+6,433 mi
- 11/01/201058,857 mi+8,224 mi
- 11/01/201058,857 mi
- 07/03/201165,731 mi+6,874 mi
- 10/03/201165,734 mi+3 mi
- 08/06/201274,008 mi+8,274 mi
- 08/06/201274,008 mi
- 25/10/201380,231 mi+6,223 mi
- 05/11/201380,231 mi
- 20/06/201781,964 mi+1,733 mi
- 02/07/201881,985 mi+21 mi
- 02/07/201881,994 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 3,988 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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