2001 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · Y522 BPA
2001 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09/04/2001. Recorded mileage 76,880 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,880 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1396cc
Y522 BPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 76,880 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: Average
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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.
Y522 BPA Mileage History
- 19/03/202476,674 mi
- 13/03/202576,772 mi+98 mi
- 19/03/202576,796 mi+24 mi
- 31/03/202676,861 mi+65 mi
- 08/04/202676,880 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y522 BPA 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 (Y522 BPA) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 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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