2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · ML52 YGT
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 61,261 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
ML52 YGT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2024
- 61,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
ML52 YGT Mileage History
- 02/02/202260,407 mi
- 02/02/202260,409 mi+2 mi
- 28/01/202360,867 mi+458 mi
- 28/01/202360,871 mi+4 mi
- 12/02/202461,261 mi+390 mi
Average of roughly 421 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ML52 YGT 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 (ML52 YGT) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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