2000 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · W393 MFG
2000 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2000. Recorded mileage 84,635 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14/08/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,635 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1589cc
W393 MFG Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2016
- 84,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 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.
W393 MFG Mileage History
- 03/06/200544,197 mi
- 23/06/200652,900 mi+8,703 mi
- 27/07/200754,396 mi+1,496 mi
- 19/07/200856,350 mi+1,954 mi
- 21/07/200958,936 mi+2,586 mi
- 12/07/201060,622 mi+1,686 mi
- 11/07/201162,626 mi+2,004 mi
- 11/07/201162,626 mi
- 18/07/201266,046 mi+3,420 mi
- 17/06/201373,719 mi+7,673 mi
- 28/06/201477,912 mi+4,193 mi
- 18/06/201581,358 mi+3,446 mi
- 19/06/201581,358 mi
- 29/06/201684,635 mi+3,277 mi
Average of roughly 3,652 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
W393 MFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 45 (W393 MFG) between June 2005 and June 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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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