2002 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · AY52 VBA
2002 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/09/2002. Recorded mileage 107,144 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1588cc
AY52 VBA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2022
- 107,144 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
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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.
AY52 VBA Mileage History
- 29/09/2021106,260 mi
- 29/09/2021106,263 mi+3 mi
- 11/10/2022107,142 mi+879 mi
- 12/10/2022107,144 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 854 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AY52 VBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 45 (AY52 VBA) between September 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2022 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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