2000 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · X138 AAP
2000 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02 Oct 2000. Recorded mileage 123,730 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 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
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X138 AAP Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2023
- 123,730 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 45 (X138 AAP) between July 2006 and June 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
X138 AAP Mileage History
- 10/07/200656,575 mi
- 23/06/200763,921 mi+7,346 mi
- 23/06/200763,921 mi
- 23/06/200763,921 mi
- 10/07/200869,073 mi+5,152 mi
- 08/08/200974,303 mi+5,230 mi
- 14/08/201079,522 mi+5,219 mi
- 12/08/201185,243 mi+5,721 mi
- 12/08/201185,243 mi
- 05/04/201287,888 mi+2,645 mi
- 07/04/201287,890 mi+2 mi
- 20/04/201392,362 mi+4,472 mi
- 22/04/201497,980 mi+5,618 mi
- 23/05/2015102,903 mi+4,923 mi
- 27/05/2015103,011 mi+108 mi
- 27/05/2016106,303 mi+3,292 mi
- 22/05/2017109,683 mi+3,380 mi
- 26/05/2018112,898 mi+3,215 mi
- 06/06/2018112,902 mi+4 mi
- 28/06/2019115,691 mi+2,789 mi
- 28/06/2019115,691 mi
- 16/12/2020119,247 mi+3,556 mi
- 17/12/2020119,250 mi+3 mi
- 28/01/2022121,840 mi+2,590 mi
- 26/06/2023123,715 mi+1,875 mi
- 29/06/2023123,730 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 3,958 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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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- K-Series Head Gasket FailureSerious
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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