2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · KC02 WTR
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2002. Recorded mileage 41,972 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KC02 WTR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 41,972 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.
KC02 WTR Mileage History
- 23/03/202340,414 mi
- 14/03/202441,018 mi+604 mi
- 14/03/202441,019 mi+1 mi
- 10/03/202541,586 mi+567 mi
- 03/03/202641,972 mi+386 mi
Average of roughly 529 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KC02 WTR 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 WTR) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 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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