2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · MW51 LUO
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 70,601 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW51 LUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2025
- 70,601 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.
MW51 LUO 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 (MW51 LUO) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MW51 LUO Mileage History
- 26/04/202256,782 mi
- 06/04/202362,110 mi+5,328 mi
- 06/04/202362,110 mi
- 10/04/202466,642 mi+4,532 mi
- 14/04/202570,601 mi+3,959 mi
Average of roughly 4,655 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: 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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