2002 Rover 25 1.4L Petrol · WR02 HCP
2002 Rover 25 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10/05/2002. Recorded mileage 157,938 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 25
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,938 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
WR02 HCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 157,938 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: 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.
WR02 HCP Mileage History
- 19/10/2023142,970 mi
- 21/10/2024150,381 mi+7,411 mi
- 05/11/2024150,422 mi+41 mi
- 06/11/2025157,908 mi+7,486 mi
- 07/11/2025157,938 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 7,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WR02 HCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 25 (WR02 HCP) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 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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