2000 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · V242 GVS
2000 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/01/2000. Recorded mileage 96,180 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1589cc
V242 GVS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/01/2022
- 96,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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V242 GVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2000 Rover 45 (V242 GVS) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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