2000 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · X496 AAV
2000 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2000. Recorded mileage 101,549 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/04/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11/06/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,549 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
X496 AAV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2014
- 101,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 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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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.
X496 AAV Mileage History
- 14/11/200554,289 mi
- 13/11/200663,130 mi+8,841 mi
- 01/03/200869,123 mi+5,993 mi
- 23/02/200976,642 mi+7,519 mi
- 17/03/200976,642 mi
- 19/03/201082,284 mi+5,642 mi
- 01/04/201082,284 mi
- 24/05/201290,820 mi+8,536 mi
- 24/05/201290,820 mi
- 02/05/201394,372 mi+3,552 mi
- 21/05/201394,377 mi+5 mi
- 21/05/201394,377 mi
- 22/04/2014101,549 mi+7,172 mi
Average of roughly 5,602 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
X496 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 (X496 AAV) between November 2005 and April 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
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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