2002 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · WA02 XMS
2002 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20/03/2002. Recorded mileage 62,161 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1796cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
WA02 XMS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 62,161 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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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.
WA02 XMS Mileage History
- 20/06/202261,859 mi
- 13/06/202361,917 mi+58 mi
- 18/06/202462,005 mi+88 mi
- 16/06/202562,161 mi+156 mi
Average of roughly 101 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WA02 XMS 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 (WA02 XMS) between June 2022 and June 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.
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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