2002 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · MV02 DHC
2002 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21/03/2002. Recorded mileage 136,798 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,798 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
MV02 DHC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 136,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
MV02 DHC Mileage History
- 14/06/2023135,208 mi
- 10/06/2024135,981 mi+773 mi
- 10/06/2024135,981 mi
- 18/06/2025136,794 mi+813 mi
- 25/06/2025136,798 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 783 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MV02 DHC 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 (MV02 DHC) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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