2000 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · W896 HAO
2000 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2000. Recorded mileage 125,489 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2012.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W896 HAO Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2011
- 125,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
W896 HAO Mileage History
- 07/12/200686,720 mi
- 27/11/200796,299 mi+9,579 mi
- 24/11/2008105,790 mi+9,491 mi
- 30/11/2009112,445 mi+6,655 mi
- 30/11/2009112,445 mi
- 29/11/2010118,356 mi+5,911 mi
- 29/11/201046,162 mi-72,194 mi
- 08/11/2011125,489 mi+79,327 mi
- 08/11/2011125,489 mi
Average of roughly 7,880 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
W896 HAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 45 (W896 HAO) between December 2006 and November 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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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- K-Series Head Gasket FailureSerious
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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