2000 ROVER 451.4L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
ROVER 45 (2000, Petrol, 1396cc) — mileage recorded at 79,795. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1396cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Rover 45 (W283 AEC) from 2000 show a total of 5 MOT tests between March 2024 and March 2026.
Across its entire MOT history, this Rover has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.
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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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