2001 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · Y465 GAB
2001 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/03/2001. Recorded mileage 76,198 miles. MOT valid until 03/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1589cc
Y465 GAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 76,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
Y465 GAB Mileage History
- 20/12/202173,551 mi
- 20/12/202274,198 mi+647 mi
- 15/12/202375,592 mi+1,394 mi
- 23/12/202476,012 mi+420 mi
- 22/12/202576,198 mi+186 mi
Average of roughly 661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y465 GAB 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 2001 Rover 45 (Y465 GAB) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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