2002 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · HG02 PVL
2002 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/07/2002. Recorded mileage 109,915 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1796cc
HG02 PVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/02/2026
- 109,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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.
HG02 PVL Mileage History
- 21/10/202197,254 mi
- 24/10/202298,165 mi+911 mi
- 02/11/2023100,396 mi+2,231 mi
- 10/10/2024102,674 mi+2,278 mi
- 02/02/2026109,915 mi+7,241 mi
Average of roughly 2,955 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HG02 PVL 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 2002 Rover 45 (HG02 PVL) between October 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 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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