2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · VX02 VGD
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28/03/2002. Recorded mileage 68,633 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,633 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
VX02 VGD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/03/2024
- 68,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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.
VX02 VGD Mileage History
- 23/03/202264,238 mi
- 23/03/202264,238 mi
- 17/03/202366,551 mi+2,313 mi
- 15/03/202468,633 mi+2,082 mi
Average of roughly 2,220 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VX02 VGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (VX02 VGD) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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