2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · RN51 VKT
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 89,340 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN51 VKT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2023
- 89,340 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.
RN51 VKT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (RN51 VKT) between October 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RN51 VKT Mileage History
- 13/10/202279,405 mi
- 14/10/202279,429 mi+24 mi
- 23/09/202389,340 mi+9,911 mi
Average of roughly 10,521 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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