2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · OU02 HWC
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2002. Recorded mileage 91,240 miles. MOT valid until 21/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1396cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
OU02 HWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 91,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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OU02 HWC Mileage History
- 11/04/202489,158 mi
- 11/04/202489,158 mi
- 02/04/202590,307 mi+1,149 mi
- 09/04/202691,240 mi+933 mi
- 09/04/202691,240 mi
Average of roughly 1,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OU02 HWC 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 (OU02 HWC) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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