2000 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · W672 AVE
2000 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/03/2000. Recorded mileage 75,308 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1589cc
W672 AVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 75,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: Poor
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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W672 AVE Mileage History
- 15/05/202470,166 mi
- 20/05/202470,188 mi+22 mi
- 21/05/202470,196 mi+8 mi
- 19/05/202575,299 mi+5,103 mi
- 21/05/202575,308 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 5,061 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W672 AVE 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 (W672 AVE) between May 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 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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