2001 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · X965 AFH
2001 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2001. Recorded mileage 96,349 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X965 AFH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2022
- 96,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X965 AFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 45 (X965 AFH) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2022 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
X965 AFH Mileage History
- 16/05/202296,321 mi
- 23/05/202296,349 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 1,433 miles per year across 2 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: 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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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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