2001 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · KX51 ONH
2001 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 87,848 miles. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KX51 ONH Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2022
- 87,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
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.
KX51 ONH Mileage History
- 19/09/200635,578 mi
- 11/09/200741,472 mi+5,894 mi
- 15/09/200847,884 mi+6,412 mi
- 02/09/200953,258 mi+5,374 mi
- 07/09/201057,696 mi+4,438 mi
- 07/09/201057,696 mi
- 05/09/201163,847 mi+6,151 mi
- 31/08/201269,019 mi+5,172 mi
- 31/08/201269,019 mi
- 30/08/201372,576 mi+3,557 mi
- 25/09/201475,133 mi+2,557 mi
- 25/09/201475,133 mi
- 23/09/201577,291 mi+2,158 mi
- 23/09/201577,291 mi
- 20/09/201679,189 mi+1,898 mi
- 23/04/201882,062 mi+2,873 mi
- 24/04/201882,062 mi
- 11/04/201983,986 mi+1,924 mi
- 28/04/202085,263 mi+1,277 mi
- 26/04/202186,481 mi+1,218 mi
- 27/04/202287,835 mi+1,354 mi
- 29/04/202287,848 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 3,349 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
KX51 ONH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 45 (KX51 ONH) between September 2006 and April 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/cill end (2.4.A.3)”.
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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- K-Series Head Gasket FailureSerious
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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