2002 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · SA51 UCJ
2002 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 53,831 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SA51 UCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2026
- 53,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
SA51 UCJ Mileage History
- 05/04/202453,165 mi
- 19/03/202553,429 mi+264 mi
- 19/03/202553,429 mi
- 06/04/202653,831 mi+402 mi
- 06/04/202653,831 mi
Average of roughly 333 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SA51 UCJ 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 (SA51 UCJ) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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