2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · FG02 VZD
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 105,977 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG02 VZD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2023
- 105,977 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.
FG02 VZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (FG02 VZD) between June 2023 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FG02 VZD Mileage History
- 21/06/2023105,968 mi
- 23/06/2023105,977 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 1,847 miles per year across 2 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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