2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · FN02 CXY
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 29,361 miles. MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN02 CXY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 29,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN02 CXY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (FN02 CXY) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 20 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
FN02 CXY Mileage History
- 09/03/202226,663 mi
- 16/03/202327,627 mi+964 mi
- 21/03/202428,399 mi+772 mi
- 19/03/202528,940 mi+541 mi
- 19/03/202629,361 mi+421 mi
Average of roughly 670 miles per year across 5 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: Excellent
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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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