2002 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · EX52 GGY
2002 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/09/2002. Recorded mileage 91,910 miles. MOT valid until 20/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,910 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1796cc
EX52 GGY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 91,910 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: Good
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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.
EX52 GGY Mileage History
- 17/04/202382,803 mi
- 12/02/202484,738 mi+1,935 mi
- 21/02/202484,752 mi+14 mi
- 27/01/202587,957 mi+3,205 mi
- 12/02/202691,910 mi+3,953 mi
Average of roughly 3,223 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EX52 GGY 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 (EX52 GGY) between April 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 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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