2000 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · X269 AAV
2000 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2000. Recorded mileage 96,936 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2017.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Mar 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X269 AAV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2016
- 96,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X269 AAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 45 (X269 AAV) between September 2005 and August 2016.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2016 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: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”.
X269 AAV Mileage History
- 12/09/200534,415 mi
- 11/09/200640,240 mi+5,825 mi
- 11/09/200640,240 mi
- 22/08/200746,521 mi+6,281 mi
- 12/08/200851,503 mi+4,982 mi
- 08/09/200957,745 mi+6,242 mi
- 08/09/201062,307 mi+4,562 mi
- 07/09/201166,420 mi+4,113 mi
- 14/08/201272,365 mi+5,945 mi
- 12/08/201377,955 mi+5,590 mi
- 08/09/201483,854 mi+5,899 mi
- 28/08/201591,296 mi+7,442 mi
- 07/09/201591,340 mi+44 mi
- 15/08/201696,926 mi+5,586 mi
- 16/08/201696,936 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,722 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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