2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · SG02 EAP
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 78,338 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG02 EAP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/10/2023
- 78,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG02 EAP 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 (SG02 EAP) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed/ corroded (7.1”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed/ corroded (7.”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
SG02 EAP Mileage History
- 22/09/202277,819 mi
- 22/09/202277,820 mi+1 mi
- 04/10/202378,338 mi+518 mi
Average of roughly 503 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: Poor
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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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