2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · BW51 HPV
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 80,501 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BW51 HPV Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2022
- 80,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
BW51 HPV MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (BW51 HPV) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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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