2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · CU02 KUB
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 71,657 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/02/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18/08/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,657 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
CU02 KUB Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2017
- 71,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 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.
CU02 KUB Mileage History
- 10/03/200621,388 mi
- 08/03/200724,363 mi+2,975 mi
- 28/09/200726,132 mi+1,769 mi
- 28/08/200830,613 mi+4,481 mi
- 28/08/200935,567 mi+4,954 mi
- 08/02/201036,349 mi+782 mi
- 01/02/201139,179 mi+2,830 mi
- 18/01/201242,363 mi+3,184 mi
- 30/01/201346,220 mi+3,857 mi
- 07/02/201450,957 mi+4,737 mi
- 30/01/201556,161 mi+5,204 mi
- 27/01/201664,208 mi+8,047 mi
- 05/02/201664,253 mi+45 mi
- 02/02/201771,657 mi+7,404 mi
Average of roughly 4,611 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
CU02 KUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (CU02 KUB) between March 2006 and February 2017.
The record contains 13 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)”; “Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingr”.
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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