2001 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · BX51 BAU
2001 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 76,743 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/12/2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26/09/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1796cc
BX51 BAU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2015
- 76,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
BX51 BAU Mileage History
- 22/08/200522,921 mi
- 22/08/200522,921 mi
- 24/08/200631,277 mi+8,356 mi
- 24/08/200740,030 mi+8,753 mi
- 20/08/200847,505 mi+7,475 mi
- 22/08/200847,505 mi
- 24/08/200955,580 mi+8,075 mi
- 24/08/200955,580 mi
- 19/08/201061,742 mi+6,162 mi
- 24/11/201164,839 mi+3,097 mi
- 09/11/201268,808 mi+3,969 mi
- 11/11/201374,016 mi+5,208 mi
- 12/11/201374,016 mi
- 17/11/201475,780 mi+1,764 mi
- 08/12/201475,812 mi+32 mi
- 22/10/201575,862 mi+50 mi
- 02/12/201576,743 mi+881 mi
Average of roughly 5,237 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
BX51 BAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 45 (BX51 BAU) between August 2005 and December 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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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