2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · RK02 PLZ
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2002. Recorded mileage 66,873 miles. MOT valid until 23/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1396cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RK02 PLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 66,873 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: Good
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.
RK02 PLZ Mileage History
- 01/02/202263,458 mi
- 03/02/202364,341 mi+883 mi
- 05/02/202465,164 mi+823 mi
- 20/02/202566,092 mi+928 mi
- 17/02/202666,873 mi+781 mi
Average of roughly 845 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RK02 PLZ 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 (RK02 PLZ) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 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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