2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · NJ52 WRG
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2002. Recorded mileage 50,482 miles. MOT valid until 11/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,482 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
NJ52 WRG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 50,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
NJ52 WRG Mileage History
- 05/10/200516,510 mi
- 04/10/200621,110 mi+4,600 mi
- 03/10/200726,050 mi+4,940 mi
- 25/09/200829,416 mi+3,366 mi
- 29/09/200931,925 mi+2,509 mi
- 04/10/201034,363 mi+2,438 mi
- 28/09/201136,484 mi+2,121 mi
- 02/10/201238,479 mi+1,995 mi
- 02/10/201238,479 mi
- 27/09/201340,185 mi+1,706 mi
- 01/10/201441,676 mi+1,491 mi
- 05/10/201543,069 mi+1,393 mi
- 03/10/201643,902 mi+833 mi
- 03/10/201744,754 mi+852 mi
- 03/10/201845,808 mi+1,054 mi
- 30/09/201946,685 mi+877 mi
- 29/09/202047,257 mi+572 mi
- 29/09/202047,257 mi
- 13/10/202147,878 mi+621 mi
- 10/10/202248,540 mi+662 mi
- 03/10/202349,280 mi+740 mi
- 11/10/202449,868 mi+588 mi
- 08/10/202550,482 mi+614 mi
Average of roughly 1,698 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
NJ52 WRG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (NJ52 WRG) between October 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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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