2002 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · PJ02 CBO
2002 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16/04/2002. Recorded mileage 108,946 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1589cc
PJ02 CBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/07/2025
- 108,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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.
PJ02 CBO Mileage History
- 14/07/2022103,420 mi
- 14/07/2022103,420 mi
- 17/07/2023105,578 mi+2,158 mi
- 16/07/2024107,141 mi+1,563 mi
- 02/07/2025108,946 mi+1,805 mi
Average of roughly 1,862 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ02 CBO 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 (PJ02 CBO) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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