2002 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · AF02 VRY
2002 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 09/04/2002. Recorded mileage 111,049 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1796cc
AF02 VRY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2024
- 111,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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AF02 VRY Mileage History
- 10/06/2022100,526 mi
- 07/06/2023104,844 mi+4,318 mi
- 13/06/2023104,848 mi+4 mi
- 12/06/2024111,046 mi+6,198 mi
- 14/06/2024111,049 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF02 VRY 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 (AF02 VRY) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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