2002 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · A14 XTX
2002 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06 Jun 2002. Recorded mileage 46,141 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A14 XTX Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 46,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
A14 XTX Mileage History
- 31/05/200619,797 mi
- 05/06/200722,360 mi+2,563 mi
- 04/06/200824,611 mi+2,251 mi
- 02/06/200930,262 mi+5,651 mi
- 02/06/200930,262 mi
- 05/06/201036,073 mi+5,811 mi
- 05/06/201036,073 mi
- 03/06/201140,269 mi+4,196 mi
- 08/06/201241,562 mi+1,293 mi
- 08/06/201241,562 mi
- 30/05/201342,259 mi+697 mi
- 30/05/201342,259 mi
- 28/05/201443,558 mi+1,299 mi
- 05/06/201544,593 mi+1,035 mi
- 06/06/201645,166 mi+573 mi
- 06/06/201745,345 mi+179 mi
- 15/06/201745,346 mi+1 mi
- 07/08/201845,654 mi+308 mi
- 07/08/201845,654 mi
- 07/08/201945,665 mi+11 mi
- 09/08/201945,665 mi
- 15/07/202045,794 mi+129 mi
- 27/07/202045,798 mi+4 mi
- 30/07/202145,909 mi+111 mi
- 01/08/202245,917 mi+8 mi
- 01/08/202345,923 mi+6 mi
- 02/08/202445,931 mi+8 mi
- 08/08/202546,056 mi+125 mi
- 10/08/202646,141 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 1,305 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
A14 XTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 45 (A14 XTX) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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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