2002 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · BX02 PHF
2002 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2002. Recorded mileage 193,130 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1396cc
BX02 PHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/03/2024
- 193,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
BX02 PHF Mileage History
- 01/02/2022176,584 mi
- 01/02/2022176,584 mi
- 26/01/2023184,480 mi+7,896 mi
- 26/01/2023184,480 mi
- 15/03/2024193,130 mi+8,650 mi
Average of roughly 7,817 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BX02 PHF 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 (BX02 PHF) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2024 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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