2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · KG02 DAU
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 81,691 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KG02 DAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 81,691 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.
KG02 DAU Mileage History
- 08/03/202371,469 mi
- 28/02/202474,460 mi+2,991 mi
- 04/03/202578,295 mi+3,835 mi
- 04/03/202681,689 mi+3,394 mi
- 05/03/202681,691 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,415 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KG02 DAU 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 (KG02 DAU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 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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