2000 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · W973 LBC
2000 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 99,811 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W973 LBC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2025
- 99,811 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.
W973 LBC 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 2000 Rover 45 (W973 LBC) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
W973 LBC Mileage History
- 28/01/202292,310 mi
- 01/02/202395,310 mi+3,000 mi
- 17/02/202497,718 mi+2,408 mi
- 29/01/202599,811 mi+2,093 mi
Average of roughly 2,498 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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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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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- K-Series Head Gasket FailureSerious
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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