2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · MX52 UGM
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2002. Recorded mileage 41,739 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1396cc
MX52 UGM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/09/2023
- 41,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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.
MX52 UGM Mileage History
- 13/09/202140,648 mi
- 01/09/202241,168 mi+520 mi
- 14/09/202341,739 mi+571 mi
Average of roughly 545 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
MX52 UGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (MX52 UGM) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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