2001 ROVER 451.8L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2001 ROVER 45? It's a Petrol with a 1796cc engine showing 56,230 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1796cc
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Public record health check: Below Average.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2001 Rover 45 (Y705 CDA), we found 4 MOT results in the period of March 2023 to June 2025.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 75% pass rate, with 3 passes and 1 failure recorded. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.
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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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