2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · MA02 HWO
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 31,998 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,998 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA02 HWO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2022
- 31,998 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.
MA02 HWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (MA02 HWO) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MA02 HWO Mileage History
- 14/03/202231,998 mi
- 14/03/202231,998 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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: Below 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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