2002 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · BJ52 OXZ
2002 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/10/2002. Recorded mileage 33,895 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,895 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
BJ52 OXZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/10/2023
- 33,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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.
BJ52 OXZ Mileage History
- 14/10/202131,756 mi
- 10/10/202232,928 mi+1,172 mi
- 25/10/202333,895 mi+967 mi
Average of roughly 1,054 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BJ52 OXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 45 (BJ52 OXZ) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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