2001 Rover 45 2.0L Diesel · BO51 BGY
2001 Rover 45 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12/10/2001. Recorded mileage 53,439 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1994cc
BO51 BGY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2024
- 53,439 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
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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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.
BO51 BGY Mileage History
- 01/07/2022105,308 mi
- 29/06/2023108,042 mi+2,734 mi
- 25/06/202453,436 mi-54,606 mi
- 04/07/202453,439 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly -25,802 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BO51 BGY 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 2001 Rover 45 (BO51 BGY) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2024 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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