2002 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · RE02 NRO
2002 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19/03/2002. Recorded mileage 64,107 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1396cc
RE02 NRO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2024
- 64,107 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.
RE02 NRO Mileage History
- 24/08/202181,637 mi
- 15/08/202262,670 mi-18,967 mi
- 18/08/202262,670 mi
- 21/07/202363,522 mi+852 mi
- 06/09/202464,107 mi+585 mi
Average of roughly -5,773 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RE02 NRO 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 (RE02 NRO) between August 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 September 2024 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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