2002 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · OV02 TWX
2002 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/06/2002. Recorded mileage 43,700 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/08/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,700 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
OV02 TWX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2023
- 43,700 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: 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.
OV02 TWX Mileage History
- 19/08/202142,293 mi
- 19/08/202142,293 mi
- 15/08/202243,110 mi+817 mi
- 03/08/202343,700 mi+590 mi
Average of roughly 720 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
OV02 TWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 45 (OV02 TWX) between August 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2023 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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