2002 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · SD02 BVR
2002 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/03/2002. Recorded mileage 47,392 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,392 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.
SD02 BVR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2023
- 47,392 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: 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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SD02 BVR Mileage History
- 31/01/202246,679 mi
- 25/01/202347,392 mi+713 mi
Average of roughly 725 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SD02 BVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 45 (SD02 BVR) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 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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