2001 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · WS51 HSS
2001 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2001. Recorded mileage 59,345 miles. MOT valid until 04/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1396cc
WS51 HSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 59,345 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: Good
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.
WS51 HSS Mileage History
- 14/09/202257,942 mi
- 03/10/202358,532 mi+590 mi
- 11/09/202458,893 mi+361 mi
- 20/09/202458,902 mi+9 mi
- 10/09/202559,345 mi+443 mi
Average of roughly 469 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WS51 HSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 45 (WS51 HSS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 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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