2002 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · AE52 OKF
2002 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11/10/2002. Recorded mileage 72,613 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1796cc
AE52 OKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 72,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
AE52 OKF Mileage History
- 01/08/202264,667 mi
- 12/07/202368,466 mi+3,799 mi
- 24/07/202470,797 mi+2,331 mi
- 11/07/202572,597 mi+1,800 mi
- 23/07/202572,613 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 2,669 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AE52 OKF 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 2002 Rover 45 (AE52 OKF) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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