2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · FV02 GYD
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2002. Recorded mileage 94,913 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2014.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FV02 GYD Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2013
- 94,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
FV02 GYD Mileage History
- 23/05/200646,825 mi
- 14/06/200755,881 mi+9,056 mi
- 13/06/200862,305 mi+6,424 mi
- 16/06/200971,212 mi+8,907 mi
- 16/06/200971,212 mi
- 14/06/201079,188 mi+7,976 mi
- 18/05/201183,161 mi+3,973 mi
- 26/05/201183,172 mi+11 mi
- 07/06/201286,373 mi+3,201 mi
- 12/06/201394,913 mi+8,540 mi
Average of roughly 6,816 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
FV02 GYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (FV02 GYD) between May 2006 and June 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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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