2000 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · X523 VYA
2000 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2000. Recorded mileage 85,659 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,659 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
X523 VYA Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2012
- 85,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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.
X523 VYA Mileage History
- 16/09/200547,573 mi
- 16/09/200547,573 mi
- 12/10/200654,500 mi+6,927 mi
- 28/05/200961,260 mi+6,760 mi
- 19/04/201063,140 mi+1,880 mi
- 11/04/201176,036 mi+12,896 mi
- 16/04/201176,224 mi+188 mi
- 14/04/201285,519 mi+9,295 mi
- 21/04/201285,659 mi+140 mi
Average of roughly 5,775 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
X523 VYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover 45 (X523 VYA) between September 2005 and April 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2”; “Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”.
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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