2000 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · X971 BEF
2000 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29/12/2000. Recorded mileage 83,540 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,540 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
X971 BEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2024
- 83,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
X971 BEF Mileage History
- 06/01/202280,502 mi
- 12/12/202281,775 mi+1,273 mi
- 12/12/202281,775 mi
- 10/01/202483,348 mi+1,573 mi
- 05/03/202483,540 mi+192 mi
Average of roughly 1,407 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X971 BEF 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 (X971 BEF) between January 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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.
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