2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · WA52 WPV
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 85,418 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WA52 WPV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2022
- 85,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
WA52 WPV Mileage History
- 02/11/202171,491 mi
- 02/11/202171,491 mi
- 04/11/202285,418 mi+13,927 mi
- 04/11/202285,418 mi
Average of roughly 13,855 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WA52 WPV 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 (WA52 WPV) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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