2002 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · GY52 VPT
2002 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20/12/2002. Recorded mileage 94,206 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1396cc
GY52 VPT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2024
- 94,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 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.
GY52 VPT Mileage History
- 10/08/202284,158 mi
- 23/08/202389,058 mi+4,900 mi
- 24/08/202389,059 mi+1 mi
- 22/08/202494,206 mi+5,147 mi
Average of roughly 4,939 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
GY52 VPT 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 2002 Rover 45 (GY52 VPT) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi section (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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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