2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · KC51 TTE
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 75,533 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC51 TTE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 75,533 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.
KC51 TTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (KC51 TTE) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
KC51 TTE Mileage History
- 31/03/202268,413 mi
- 30/03/202370,711 mi+2,298 mi
- 28/03/202473,049 mi+2,338 mi
- 29/04/202575,533 mi+2,484 mi
Average of roughly 2,312 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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