2002 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · KG02 CYA
2002 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/05/2002. Recorded mileage 54,823 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,823 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
KG02 CYA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2024
- 54,823 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
KG02 CYA Mileage History
- 17/05/202252,707 mi
- 19/05/202353,555 mi+848 mi
- 06/06/202454,823 mi+1,268 mi
Average of roughly 1,029 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
KG02 CYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 45 (KG02 CYA) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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