2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · OU52 HRA
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13/09/2002. Recorded mileage 64,704 miles. MOT valid until 28/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,704 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
OU52 HRA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 64,704 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
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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.
OU52 HRA Mileage History
- 13/12/202361,599 mi
- 21/12/202361,599 mi
- 01/03/202562,198 mi+599 mi
- 01/03/202562,198 mi
- 18/02/202664,704 mi+2,506 mi
Average of roughly 1,422 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OU52 HRA 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 (OU52 HRA) between December 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 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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