2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · RK52 VMA
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 58,912 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RK52 VMA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2023
- 58,912 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
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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.
RK52 VMA Mileage History
- 13/10/202155,334 mi
- 10/10/202257,661 mi+2,327 mi
- 10/10/202358,912 mi+1,251 mi
- 10/10/202358,912 mi
Average of roughly 1,797 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RK52 VMA 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 (RK52 VMA) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2023 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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