2000 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · X138 AAP
2000 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02/10/2000. Recorded mileage 123,730 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,730 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 1396cc
X138 AAP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2023
- 123,730 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.
X138 AAP Mileage History
- 28/01/2022121,840 mi
- 26/06/2023123,715 mi+1,875 mi
- 29/06/2023123,730 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 1,335 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
X138 AAP 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 2000 Rover 45 (X138 AAP) between January 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 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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