2002 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · RY02 GDX
2002 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/06/2002. Recorded mileage 94,671 miles. MOT valid until 19/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,671 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1588cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RY02 GDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 94,671 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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RY02 GDX Mileage History
- 19/10/202188,357 mi
- 11/10/202290,027 mi+1,670 mi
- 12/10/202391,633 mi+1,606 mi
- 25/09/202492,851 mi+1,218 mi
- 09/10/202594,671 mi+1,820 mi
Average of roughly 1,589 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY02 GDX 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 (RY02 GDX) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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