2002 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · BF52 FFC
2002 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 122,221 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2015.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16 Jan 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BF52 FFC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2014
- 122,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
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 45
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
BF52 FFC Mileage History
- 22/08/200636,874 mi
- 22/08/200746,803 mi+9,929 mi
- 26/08/200855,853 mi+9,050 mi
- 25/08/200963,954 mi+8,101 mi
- 18/08/201068,914 mi+4,960 mi
- 18/08/201068,914 mi
- 23/08/201170,734 mi+1,820 mi
- 23/08/201170,738 mi+4 mi
- 03/09/201275,416 mi+4,678 mi
- 03/09/201399,339 mi+23,923 mi
- 03/09/201399,339 mi
- 01/09/2014121,847 mi+22,508 mi
- 08/09/2014122,221 mi+374 mi
Average of roughly 10,606 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
BF52 FFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 45 (BF52 FFC) between August 2006 and September 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Steering (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
Common Problems: ROVER 45
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Applies to 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 models. Standard K-Series symptoms and fixes apply.
- Water Ingress (Bulkhead Seam Failure)(Moderate)
The seam sealer on the bulkhead cracks with age, allowing water into the front passenger footwell. Leaks under the carpet are usually from seam failure, while leaks on top enter through the heater blower inlet.
- VIS Motor Failure (V6)(Moderate)
The 2.0 V6 uses Variable Intake System motors that fail, leading to reduced performance and a rattling intake manifold.
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- K-Series Head Gasket FailureSerious
Applies to 1.4, 1.6, and 1.8 models. Standard K-Series symptoms and fixes apply.
- Water Ingress (Bulkhead Seam Failure)Moderate
The seam sealer on the bulkhead cracks with age, allowing water into the front passenger footwell. Leaks under the carpet are usually from seam failure, while leaks on top enter through the heater blower inlet.
- VIS Motor Failure (V6)Moderate
The 2.0 V6 uses Variable Intake System motors that fail, leading to reduced performance and a rattling intake manifold.
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