2002 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · PO52 XKC
2002 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/09/2002. Recorded mileage 127,608 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,608 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
PO52 XKC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2022
- 127,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
PO52 XKC Mileage History
- 08/10/2021125,438 mi
- 11/10/2021125,483 mi+45 mi
- 05/10/2022127,608 mi+2,125 mi
Average of roughly 2,190 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
PO52 XKC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 45 (PO52 XKC) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2022 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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