2001 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · EY51 WGF
2001 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2001. Recorded mileage 64,926 miles. MOT valid until 04/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,926 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1796cc
EY51 WGF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 64,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
EY51 WGF Mileage History
- 05/09/202364,771 mi
- 13/09/202464,918 mi+147 mi
- 13/10/202564,921 mi+3 mi
- 04/11/202564,926 mi+5 mi
- 05/11/202564,926 mi
Average of roughly 71 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EY51 WGF 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 2001 Rover 45 (EY51 WGF) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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