2000 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · W518 GHE
2000 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28/06/2000. Recorded mileage 219,396 miles. MOT valid until 06/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1396cc
W518 GHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 219,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
W518 GHE Mileage History
- 29/09/2023200,432 mi
- 06/10/2023200,575 mi+143 mi
- 19/09/2024212,461 mi+11,886 mi
- 29/09/2025219,352 mi+6,891 mi
- 02/10/2025219,396 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 9,435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W518 GHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 45 (W518 GHE) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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