2001 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · MV51 TLZ
2001 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12/09/2001. Recorded mileage 105,730 miles. MOT valid until 21/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1588cc
MV51 TLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 105,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
MV51 TLZ Mileage History
- 21/10/202296,596 mi
- 22/12/2023102,503 mi+5,907 mi
- 05/12/2024104,514 mi+2,011 mi
- 06/12/2024104,514 mi
- 27/11/2025105,730 mi+1,216 mi
Average of roughly 2,944 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MV51 TLZ 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 2001 Rover 45 (MV51 TLZ) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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