2001 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · Y845 CFR
2001 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2001. Recorded mileage 110,460 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Y845 CFR Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/09/2022
- 110,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
Y845 CFR Mileage History
- 22/08/200633,372 mi
- 22/08/200633,372 mi
- 23/08/200737,808 mi+4,436 mi
- 19/08/200841,454 mi+3,646 mi
- 19/08/200841,454 mi
- 18/08/200944,799 mi+3,345 mi
- 24/08/201049,159 mi+4,360 mi
- 24/08/201049,159 mi
- 15/08/201152,661 mi+3,502 mi
- 15/08/201152,661 mi
- 22/06/201255,853 mi+3,192 mi
- 02/07/201255,855 mi+2 mi
- 19/08/201364,036 mi+8,181 mi
- 12/08/201471,223 mi+7,187 mi
- 12/08/201471,223 mi
- 06/08/201576,411 mi+5,188 mi
- 07/08/201576,411 mi
- 05/05/201679,648 mi+3,237 mi
- 06/05/201679,648 mi
- 26/05/201784,145 mi+4,497 mi
- 17/05/201889,301 mi+5,156 mi
- 14/05/201996,425 mi+7,124 mi
- 23/09/2020102,643 mi+6,218 mi
- 25/09/2020102,663 mi+20 mi
- 08/09/2021104,836 mi+2,173 mi
- 13/09/2022110,460 mi+5,624 mi
Average of roughly 4,800 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Y845 CFR 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 2001 Rover 45 (Y845 CFR) between August 2006 and September 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))”.
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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