2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · SL52 ZKG
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2002. Recorded mileage 103,090 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2012.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,090 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL52 ZKG Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2011
- 103,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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.
SL52 ZKG Mileage History
- 29/11/200539,480 mi
- 29/11/200539,480 mi
- 27/11/200650,613 mi+11,133 mi
- 27/11/200650,613 mi
- 12/11/200761,153 mi+10,540 mi
- 13/11/200761,153 mi
- 26/11/200872,728 mi+11,575 mi
- 25/11/200985,135 mi+12,407 mi
- 25/11/200985,135 mi
- 20/12/201096,718 mi+11,583 mi
- 20/12/2011103,090 mi+6,372 mi
- 21/12/2011103,090 mi
Average of roughly 10,497 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
SL52 ZKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (SL52 ZKG) between November 2005 and December 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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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