2002 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · WF02 TLO
2002 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/06/2002. Recorded mileage 132,806 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,806 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
WF02 TLO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2024
- 132,806 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.
WF02 TLO Mileage History
- 29/06/2022128,434 mi
- 05/06/2023130,474 mi+2,040 mi
- 27/06/2024132,806 mi+2,332 mi
- 27/06/2024132,806 mi
Average of roughly 2,189 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WF02 TLO 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 (WF02 TLO) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 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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