2001 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · FG51 CFZ
2001 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16/10/2001. Recorded mileage 75,731 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1396cc
FG51 CFZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/08/2024
- 75,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
FG51 CFZ Mileage History
- 17/08/202275,093 mi
- 16/08/202375,567 mi+474 mi
- 16/08/202375,567 mi
- 15/08/202475,731 mi+164 mi
Average of roughly 320 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FG51 CFZ 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 2001 Rover 45 (FG51 CFZ) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 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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