2001 ROVER 451.8L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
This 2001 ROVER 45 is a Petrol vehicle with a 1796cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 72,554.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1796cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Rover 45 (Y718 FJO) from 2001 show a total of 4 MOT tests between August 2021 and August 2023.
Historically, this vehicle has passed 75% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 1 fails. 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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