2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · SN51 VLH
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16/01/2002. Recorded mileage 96,178 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1396cc
SN51 VLH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2023
- 96,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
SN51 VLH Mileage History
- 05/10/202195,782 mi
- 03/10/202295,989 mi+207 mi
- 20/09/202396,178 mi+189 mi
Average of roughly 202 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SN51 VLH 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 (SN51 VLH) between October 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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