2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · OW02 FET
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06/08/2002. Recorded mileage 82,934 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,934 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
OW02 FET Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 82,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
OW02 FET Mileage History
- 05/08/202277,757 mi
- 02/08/202379,470 mi+1,713 mi
- 02/08/202481,160 mi+1,690 mi
- 05/08/202582,934 mi+1,774 mi
Average of roughly 1,725 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
OW02 FET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (OW02 FET) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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