2000 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · X232 EER
2000 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 106,648 miles. MOT expired on 08 Dec 2011.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Dec 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Feb 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X232 EER Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2010
- 106,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
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.
X232 EER Mileage History
- 02/12/200563,075 mi
- 07/12/200674,982 mi+11,907 mi
- 07/12/200785,873 mi+10,891 mi
- 19/11/200894,704 mi+8,831 mi
- 27/11/2009102,571 mi+7,867 mi
- 02/12/2009102,571 mi
- 07/12/2010106,648 mi+4,077 mi
Average of roughly 8,693 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
X232 EER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 45 (X232 EER) between December 2005 and December 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 December 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
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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