2000 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · X227 AAU
2000 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2000. Recorded mileage 80,200 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25/03/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1396cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
X227 AAU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2023
- 80,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
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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X227 AAU Mileage History
- 31/03/202278,804 mi
- 07/04/202278,842 mi+38 mi
- 30/03/202380,186 mi+1,344 mi
- 03/04/202380,200 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,385 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
X227 AAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 45 (X227 AAU) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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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