2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · FE02 WYX
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 73,290 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2015.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Dec 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE02 WYX Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2014
- 73,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE02 WYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (FE02 WYX) between September 2006 and September 2014.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
FE02 WYX Mileage History
- 11/09/200651,355 mi
- 24/09/200753,967 mi+2,612 mi
- 28/05/200959,815 mi+5,848 mi
- 28/10/201063,424 mi+3,609 mi
- 28/10/201063,424 mi
- 11/11/201165,440 mi+2,016 mi
- 14/11/201165,447 mi+7 mi
- 29/10/201367,127 mi+1,680 mi
- 30/10/201367,127 mi
- 22/09/201473,234 mi+6,107 mi
- 24/09/201473,290 mi+56 mi
Average of roughly 2,730 miles per year across 11 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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