2000 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · X649 KSD
2000 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2000. Recorded mileage 32,365 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/10/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1396cc
X649 KSD Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2009
- 32,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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.
X649 KSD Mileage History
- 05/10/200520,786 mi
- 13/09/200624,889 mi+4,103 mi
- 28/09/200728,594 mi+3,705 mi
- 18/09/200831,245 mi+2,651 mi
- 18/09/200831,245 mi
- 23/09/200932,365 mi+1,120 mi
Average of roughly 2,918 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
X649 KSD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 45 (X649 KSD) between October 2005 and September 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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.