2001 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · Y203 UOL
2001 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2001. Recorded mileage 52,489 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/02/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1588cc
Y203 UOL Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2017
- 52,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 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.
Y203 UOL Mileage History
- 09/11/200637,843 mi
- 06/11/200742,067 mi+4,224 mi
- 05/11/200846,272 mi+4,205 mi
- 05/11/200846,272 mi
- 10/11/200949,801 mi+3,529 mi
- 28/10/201053,606 mi+3,805 mi
- 13/01/201259,343 mi+5,737 mi
- 16/01/201259,343 mi
- 01/02/201360,744 mi+1,401 mi
- 13/02/201461,909 mi+1,165 mi
- 14/02/201461,925 mi+16 mi
- 12/02/201562,410 mi+485 mi
- 11/02/201667,338 mi+4,928 mi
- 15/02/201752,489 mi-14,849 mi
Average of roughly 1,426 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Y203 UOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 45 (Y203 UOL) between November 2006 and February 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2017 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “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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