2002 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · WF02 VLE
2002 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/07/2002. Recorded mileage 119,295 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,295 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.
WF02 VLE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2022
- 119,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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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WF02 VLE Mileage History
- 02/11/2021115,213 mi
- 04/11/2021115,215 mi+2 mi
- 13/09/2022119,279 mi+4,064 mi
- 15/09/2022119,295 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 4,702 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WF02 VLE 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 VLE) between November 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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