2002 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · HT52 AVX
2002 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/12/2002. Recorded mileage 27,931 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1589cc
HT52 AVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2025
- 27,931 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.
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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HT52 AVX Mileage History
- 28/12/202219,138 mi
- 11/12/202320,748 mi+1,610 mi
- 11/12/202320,748 mi
- 15/08/202421,179 mi+431 mi
- 09/08/202527,931 mi+6,752 mi
Average of roughly 3,363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT52 AVX 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 (HT52 AVX) between December 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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