2002 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · WK02 LTY
2002 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26/06/2002. Recorded mileage 52,994 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Truro
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/12/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1396cc
WK02 LTY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2023
- 52,994 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
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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.
WK02 LTY Mileage History
- 08/11/202141,040 mi
- 06/12/202141,065 mi+25 mi
- 26/11/202247,238 mi+6,173 mi
- 22/11/202352,994 mi+5,756 mi
Average of roughly 5,869 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
WK02 LTY 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 (WK02 LTY) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2023 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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