2002 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · MT52 FSX
2002 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 80,496 miles. MOT valid until 05 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MT52 FSX Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 80,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (MT52 FSX) between December 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (25 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 83 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
MT52 FSX Mileage History
- 12/12/200538,575 mi
- 21/12/200649,241 mi+10,666 mi
- 18/12/200753,640 mi+4,399 mi
- 21/12/200753,642 mi+2 mi
- 01/12/200859,796 mi+6,154 mi
- 17/12/200963,301 mi+3,505 mi
- 17/11/201065,842 mi+2,541 mi
- 28/11/201168,887 mi+3,045 mi
- 24/11/201269,859 mi+972 mi
- 25/11/201370,756 mi+897 mi
- 25/11/201370,756 mi
- 27/11/201471,786 mi+1,030 mi
- 25/11/201573,999 mi+2,213 mi
- 22/11/201674,378 mi+379 mi
- 22/11/201674,378 mi
- 24/11/201774,840 mi+462 mi
- 13/11/201876,850 mi+2,010 mi
- 26/11/201977,396 mi+546 mi
- 28/11/201977,406 mi+10 mi
- 24/11/202077,640 mi+234 mi
- 26/11/202177,957 mi+317 mi
- 24/11/202278,493 mi+536 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 2,099 miles per year across 26 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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