2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · NV02 AAX
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 50,787 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV02 AAX Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2015
- 50,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV02 AAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (NV02 AAX) between April 2006 and April 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 2015 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 (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
NV02 AAX Mileage History
- 11/04/200619,325 mi
- 04/04/200723,434 mi+4,109 mi
- 31/03/200827,782 mi+4,348 mi
- 02/04/200931,433 mi+3,651 mi
- 09/04/201035,172 mi+3,739 mi
- 08/04/201138,464 mi+3,292 mi
- 08/04/201138,470 mi+6 mi
- 03/04/201240,812 mi+2,342 mi
- 04/04/201343,967 mi+3,155 mi
- 08/04/201447,188 mi+3,221 mi
- 09/04/201550,787 mi+3,599 mi
Average of roughly 3,498 miles per year across 11 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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