2002 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · KC02 OMM
2002 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/07/2002. Recorded mileage 40,320 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1588cc
KC02 OMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 40,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
KC02 OMM Mileage History
- 20/08/202140,882 mi
- 13/08/202241,476 mi+594 mi
- 16/08/202341,979 mi+503 mi
- 16/08/202439,715 mi-2,264 mi
- 13/08/202540,320 mi+605 mi
Average of roughly -141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KC02 OMM 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 (KC02 OMM) between August 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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