2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · BL51 NNJ
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 47,684 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL51 NNJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2025
- 47,684 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.
BL51 NNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (BL51 NNJ) between December 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BL51 NNJ Mileage History
- 14/12/202223,433 mi
- 06/12/202324,435 mi+1,002 mi
- 19/03/202547,683 mi+23,248 mi
- 25/03/202547,684 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,647 miles per year across 4 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
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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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