2000 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · X442 BFH
2000 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/10/2000. Recorded mileage 100,614 miles. MOT valid until 02/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,614 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
X442 BFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 100,614 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
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
X442 BFH Mileage History
- 26/01/202386,648 mi
- 30/01/202386,658 mi+10 mi
- 17/01/202491,547 mi+4,889 mi
- 22/01/202596,168 mi+4,621 mi
- 03/02/2026100,614 mi+4,446 mi
Average of roughly 4,621 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X442 BFH 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 (X442 BFH) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (X442 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as X442BFH.
MITSUBISHI
COLT SPACESTAR
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
TOYOTA
LAND CRUISER
SUZUKI
AN400
MINI
MINI
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
VOLKSWAGEN
CARAVELLE
BMW
3 SERIES
CITROEN
XANTIA
PEUGEOT
306
SUZUKI
JIMNY
SUZUKI
JIMNY