2001 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · Y70 CJA
2001 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2001. Recorded mileage 132,104 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1994cc
Y70 CJA Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2016
- 132,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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.
Y70 CJA Mileage History
- 11/05/200660,494 mi
- 08/05/200772,158 mi+11,664 mi
- 13/05/200884,601 mi+12,443 mi
- 28/04/200995,974 mi+11,373 mi
- 27/04/2010104,302 mi+8,328 mi
- 27/04/2010104,302 mi
- 03/05/2011112,430 mi+8,128 mi
- 03/05/2011112,430 mi
- 19/04/2012119,953 mi+7,523 mi
- 07/05/2013126,108 mi+6,155 mi
- 07/05/2013126,110 mi+2 mi
- 13/05/2014129,941 mi+3,831 mi
- 12/05/2015131,167 mi+1,226 mi
- 04/05/2016132,104 mi+937 mi
Average of roughly 7,174 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Y70 CJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 45 (Y70 CJA) between May 2006 and May 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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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