2002 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · WR02 PBZ
2002 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/05/2002. Recorded mileage 88,265 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,265 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1588cc
WR02 PBZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/04/2023
- 88,265 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
WR02 PBZ Mileage History
- 29/10/202183,389 mi
- 29/10/202183,389 mi
- 03/04/202388,265 mi+4,876 mi
Average of roughly 3,417 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
WR02 PBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 45 (WR02 PBZ) between October 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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