2002 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · OU52 KFV
2002 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2002. Recorded mileage 42,636 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1588cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
OU52 KFV Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2025
- 42,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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 KFV Mileage History
- 31/08/20057,566 mi
- 25/09/20068,580 mi+1,014 mi
- 11/09/20079,354 mi+774 mi
- 22/09/200810,332 mi+978 mi
- 29/09/200911,202 mi+870 mi
- 27/09/201011,950 mi+748 mi
- 29/09/201112,662 mi+712 mi
- 25/09/201213,043 mi+381 mi
- 23/09/201313,336 mi+293 mi
- 18/09/201414,210 mi+874 mi
- 09/09/201514,897 mi+687 mi
- 26/09/201615,303 mi+406 mi
- 30/03/201715,351 mi+48 mi
- 03/04/201821,524 mi+6,173 mi
- 03/04/201821,524 mi
- 09/04/201927,540 mi+6,016 mi
- 09/04/201927,540 mi
- 05/10/202032,137 mi+4,597 mi
- 06/10/202032,138 mi+1 mi
- 05/10/202133,885 mi+1,747 mi
- 05/10/202133,885 mi
- 17/10/202235,299 mi+1,414 mi
- 27/11/202336,592 mi+1,293 mi
- 27/11/202336,594 mi+2 mi
- 02/01/202542,636 mi+6,042 mi
Average of roughly 1,813 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
OU52 KFV 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 KFV) between October 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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