2002 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · DA02 JRV
2002 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/07/2002. Recorded mileage 170,525 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,525 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
DA02 JRV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 170,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
DA02 JRV Mileage History
- 16/07/2022160,150 mi
- 29/07/2023163,850 mi+3,700 mi
- 03/08/2024167,098 mi+3,248 mi
- 08/08/2025170,525 mi+3,427 mi
Average of roughly 3,386 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DA02 JRV 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 (DA02 JRV) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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