2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · SL02 VLW
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06/04/2002. Recorded mileage 37,459 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,459 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.
SL02 VLW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2021
- 37,459 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
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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SL02 VLW Mileage History
- 17/09/202137,453 mi
- 29/09/202137,459 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 181 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SL02 VLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (SL02 VLW) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2021 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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