2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · BU52 YZX
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03/12/2002. Recorded mileage 97,059 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,059 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1396cc
BU52 YZX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2024
- 97,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
BU52 YZX Mileage History
- 18/05/202388,893 mi
- 22/05/202388,905 mi+12 mi
- 22/05/202497,059 mi+8,154 mi
- 23/05/202497,059 mi
Average of roughly 8,044 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BU52 YZX 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 (BU52 YZX) between May 2023 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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