2000 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · X276 JOP
2000 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2000. Recorded mileage 112,644 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X276 JOP Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2009
- 112,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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.
X276 JOP Mileage History
- 08/04/200668,096 mi
- 10/04/200779,798 mi+11,702 mi
- 19/12/200787,713 mi+7,915 mi
- 03/12/2008100,458 mi+12,745 mi
- 04/12/2008100,458 mi
- 15/12/2009112,378 mi+11,920 mi
- 18/12/2009112,644 mi+266 mi
Average of roughly 12,052 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
X276 JOP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 45 (X276 JOP) between April 2006 and December 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2009 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: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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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