2002 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · RJ02 BYV
2002 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 58,625 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJ02 BYV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 58,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 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: Poor
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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.
RJ02 BYV Mileage History
- 25/03/200514,586 mi
- 12/04/200619,595 mi+5,009 mi
- 13/04/200619,595 mi
- 27/03/200724,070 mi+4,475 mi
- 11/04/200827,797 mi+3,727 mi
- 27/03/200930,970 mi+3,173 mi
- 22/03/201034,290 mi+3,320 mi
- 14/03/201138,197 mi+3,907 mi
- 26/03/201240,217 mi+2,020 mi
- 11/03/201342,119 mi+1,902 mi
- 11/03/201342,119 mi
- 03/03/201443,927 mi+1,808 mi
- 19/02/201547,015 mi+3,088 mi
- 22/02/201648,014 mi+999 mi
- 27/02/201749,855 mi+1,841 mi
- 22/02/201851,612 mi+1,757 mi
- 26/02/201952,630 mi+1,018 mi
- 25/02/202053,091 mi+461 mi
- 16/02/202153,968 mi+877 mi
- 17/02/202153,970 mi+2 mi
- 11/02/202254,532 mi+562 mi
- 27/02/202355,111 mi+579 mi
- 08/04/202455,339 mi+228 mi
- 11/04/202455,345 mi+6 mi
- 16/07/202558,623 mi+3,278 mi
- 18/07/202558,625 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,168 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
RJ02 BYV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (RJ02 BYV) between March 2005 and July 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. OSF 185 NSF 195 (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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