2002 Rover 25 1.6L Petrol · WJ52 EYG
2002 Rover 25 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 181,073 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ52 EYG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2024
- 181,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ52 EYG 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 (WJ52 EYG) between February 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WJ52 EYG Mileage History
- 15/02/2022172,399 mi
- 11/02/2023177,155 mi+4,756 mi
- 11/02/2023177,155 mi
- 08/02/2024181,073 mi+3,918 mi
Average of roughly 4,382 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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