2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · NG02 ETR
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 2002. Recorded mileage 57,892 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG02 ETR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2023
- 57,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG02 ETR 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 (NG02 ETR) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
NG02 ETR Mileage History
- 17/06/202247,206 mi
- 20/06/202357,892 mi+10,686 mi
- 21/06/202357,892 mi
Average of roughly 10,575 miles per year across 3 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
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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