2001 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · SH51 OXV
2001 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/12/2001. Recorded mileage 82,027 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1589cc
SH51 OXV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2022
- 82,027 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.
SH51 OXV Mileage History
- 22/02/202282,027 mi
- 04/03/202282,027 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SH51 OXV 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 2001 Rover 45 (SH51 OXV) between February 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2022 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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