2002 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · PJ02 NPC
2002 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/04/2002. Recorded mileage 34,433 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1588cc
PJ02 NPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 34,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
PJ02 NPC Mileage History
- 28/04/202232,704 mi
- 11/04/202333,143 mi+439 mi
- 18/04/202433,748 mi+605 mi
- 09/04/202534,431 mi+683 mi
- 10/04/202534,433 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ02 NPC 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 (PJ02 NPC) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 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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