2002 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · MT52 FSX
2002 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/12/2002. Recorded mileage 80,496 miles. MOT valid until 05/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1588cc
MT52 FSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 80,496 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.
MT52 FSX Mileage History
- 24/11/202278,493 mi
- 25/11/202379,081 mi+588 mi
- 06/12/202480,016 mi+935 mi
- 03/12/202580,496 mi+480 mi
- 03/12/202580,496 mi
Average of roughly 662 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MT52 FSX 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 (MT52 FSX) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 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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