2002 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · FD02 MTK
2002 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2002. Recorded mileage 86,647 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2020
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,647 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
FD02 MTK Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2019
- 86,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
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.
FD02 MTK Mileage History
- 04/06/200531,725 mi
- 27/05/200636,415 mi+4,690 mi
- 04/06/200741,358 mi+4,943 mi
- 16/06/200847,472 mi+6,114 mi
- 10/06/200952,472 mi+5,000 mi
- 04/06/201058,722 mi+6,250 mi
- 08/06/201058,804 mi+82 mi
- 08/06/201165,504 mi+6,700 mi
- 11/06/201272,635 mi+7,131 mi
- 14/06/201272,706 mi+71 mi
- 07/06/201380,764 mi+8,058 mi
- 12/06/201380,892 mi+128 mi
- 12/06/201482,706 mi+1,814 mi
- 19/06/201583,281 mi+575 mi
- 17/06/201683,894 mi+613 mi
- 15/06/201784,558 mi+664 mi
- 12/06/201885,454 mi+896 mi
- 19/06/201986,647 mi+1,193 mi
Average of roughly 3,912 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
FD02 MTK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 45 (FD02 MTK) between June 2005 and June 2019.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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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