2002 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · YG02 PBF
2002 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08/03/2002. Recorded mileage 141,292 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1796cc
YG02 PBF Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/11/2021
- 141,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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.
YG02 PBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2002 Rover 45 (YG02 PBF) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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