2000 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · X197 BEU
2000 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07/09/2000. Recorded mileage 51,793 miles. MOT valid until 12/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,793 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
X197 BEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 51,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
X197 BEU Mileage History
- 09/01/202338,283 mi
- 04/01/202443,275 mi+4,992 mi
- 08/01/202443,318 mi+43 mi
- 07/01/202547,456 mi+4,138 mi
- 06/01/202651,793 mi+4,337 mi
Average of roughly 4,515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X197 BEU 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 (X197 BEU) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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