2001 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · Y833 BDE
2001 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 78,700 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y833 BDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/10/2023
- 78,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
Y833 BDE Mileage History
- 06/10/202178,283 mi
- 07/10/202278,595 mi+312 mi
- 12/10/202278,609 mi+14 mi
- 28/09/202378,693 mi+84 mi
- 11/10/202378,700 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 207 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y833 BDE 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 (Y833 BDE) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/f floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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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- K-Series Head Gasket FailureSerious
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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