2001 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · NA51 JVX
2001 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 92,328 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2013.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Jun 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NA51 JVX Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2012
- 92,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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.
NA51 JVX Mileage History
- 22/08/200655,177 mi
- 01/08/200762,412 mi+7,235 mi
- 12/08/200870,035 mi+7,623 mi
- 12/08/200870,036 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/200977,558 mi+7,522 mi
- 07/07/201083,120 mi+5,562 mi
- 08/07/201083,120 mi
- 14/06/201188,238 mi+5,118 mi
- 18/06/201292,328 mi+4,090 mi
- 18/06/201292,328 mi
Average of roughly 6,379 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
NA51 JVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 45 (NA51 JVX) between August 2006 and June 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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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