2002 Rover 45 2.0L Petrol · N12 DCH
2002 Rover 45 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2002. Recorded mileage 67,080 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,080 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1997cc
N12 DCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2023
- 67,080 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.
N12 DCH Mileage History
- 14/10/202156,036 mi
- 18/10/202156,036 mi
- 19/10/202260,483 mi+4,447 mi
- 19/10/202260,483 mi
- 13/10/202367,080 mi+6,597 mi
Average of roughly 5,535 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N12 DCH 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 (N12 DCH) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2023 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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