2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · HW52 EWO
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 73,589 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW52 EWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 73,589 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: Good
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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.
HW52 EWO Mileage History
- 05/01/202370,003 mi
- 21/12/202370,437 mi+434 mi
- 06/01/202571,288 mi+851 mi
- 19/01/202673,589 mi+2,301 mi
- 21/01/202673,589 mi
Average of roughly 1,178 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HW52 EWO 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 (HW52 EWO) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 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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