2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · VE51 ATF
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03/01/2002. Recorded mileage 91,068 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,068 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
VE51 ATF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2023
- 91,068 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
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.
VE51 ATF Mileage History
- 03/04/200631,200 mi
- 02/04/200735,167 mi+3,967 mi
- 03/04/200838,256 mi+3,089 mi
- 27/03/200941,912 mi+3,656 mi
- 07/04/201045,562 mi+3,650 mi
- 25/03/201148,377 mi+2,815 mi
- 25/03/201148,377 mi
- 14/03/201251,364 mi+2,987 mi
- 14/03/201251,364 mi
- 02/04/201353,806 mi+2,442 mi
- 10/04/201456,622 mi+2,816 mi
- 01/04/201559,942 mi+3,320 mi
- 30/03/201663,442 mi+3,500 mi
- 31/03/201663,442 mi
- 03/04/201768,514 mi+5,072 mi
- 03/04/201874,858 mi+6,344 mi
- 13/03/201980,005 mi+5,147 mi
- 03/03/202084,065 mi+4,060 mi
- 01/03/202185,729 mi+1,664 mi
- 24/03/202288,306 mi+2,577 mi
- 20/03/202391,068 mi+2,762 mi
Average of roughly 3,530 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
VE51 ATF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (VE51 ATF) between April 2006 and March 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are 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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
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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