2002 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · SD51 KVR
2002 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14/01/2002. Recorded mileage 46,899 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/04/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,899 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
SD51 KVR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/06/2024
- 46,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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.
SD51 KVR Mileage History
- 02/03/202244,913 mi
- 17/02/202344,915 mi+2 mi
- 12/04/202344,920 mi+5 mi
- 06/06/202446,899 mi+1,979 mi
Average of roughly 877 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SD51 KVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 45 (SD51 KVR) between March 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2024 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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