2000 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · W817 RAL
2000 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2000. Recorded mileage 52,001 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,001 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
W817 RAL Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2013
- 52,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
W817 RAL Mileage History
- 27/04/200623,969 mi
- 26/04/200729,217 mi+5,248 mi
- 25/04/200833,743 mi+4,526 mi
- 17/04/200936,985 mi+3,242 mi
- 13/04/201040,825 mi+3,840 mi
- 18/04/201145,185 mi+4,360 mi
- 23/04/201248,339 mi+3,154 mi
- 30/04/201352,001 mi+3,662 mi
Average of roughly 4,000 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
W817 RAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 45 (W817 RAL) between April 2006 and April 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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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