2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · GD02 WHR
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 40,740 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GD02 WHR Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2016
- 40,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 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.
GD02 WHR Mileage History
- 24/02/20066,218 mi
- 17/03/20077,836 mi+1,618 mi
- 11/03/20088,977 mi+1,141 mi
- 18/03/200911,205 mi+2,228 mi
- 18/03/201013,816 mi+2,611 mi
- 18/03/201013,816 mi
- 17/03/201116,991 mi+3,175 mi
- 17/03/201116,991 mi
- 23/03/201220,564 mi+3,573 mi
- 13/03/201323,715 mi+3,151 mi
- 13/03/201323,715 mi
- 14/03/201426,436 mi+2,721 mi
- 19/03/201426,454 mi+18 mi
- 11/05/201534,904 mi+8,450 mi
- 11/05/201534,904 mi
- 05/08/201640,738 mi+5,834 mi
- 08/08/201640,740 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,302 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
GD02 WHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (GD02 WHR) between February 2006 and August 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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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