2002 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · FP02 HVU

The 2002 Rover 45 shows a stable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 28 March 2023 at 98,999 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 5 April 2022 at 95,681 miles also recorded no advisories. The vehicle currently holds a clean MOT status with no outstanding mechanical or structural flags in the supplied data. Recorded mileage sits at 98,999 against a 24-year lifespan, averaging roughly 4,125 miles per year. The gap between the April 2022 test at 95,681 miles and the March 2023 test at 98,999 miles shows only 3,318 miles added in eleven months, consistent with light use. A failed test on 5 April 2022 at 95,679 miles preceded the same-day pass at 95,681 miles with no defects listed on either, suggesting a clerical or administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. The sparse history gives little evidence of neglect but equally little depth on component condition. The clean record means no recurring suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion issues appear in the data. Low annual mileage and possible long stationary periods raise the risk of perished rubber components, seized calipers, and underbody rust not captured by a pass with no advisories. A buyer should physically inspect subframe integrity, brake binding, and tyre sidewall cracking before purchase. Given the age and minimal documented wear, a pre-purchase inspection of structural integrity and consumable condition remains prudent. The history implies careful but infrequent use rather than deferred maintenance.