2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · KM02 FMV
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 80,673 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM02 FMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 80,673 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.
KM02 FMV 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 (KM02 FMV) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KM02 FMV Mileage History
- 08/03/202380,155 mi
- 22/02/202480,409 mi+254 mi
- 04/03/202480,432 mi+23 mi
- 10/03/202580,622 mi+190 mi
- 09/03/202680,673 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 172 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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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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