2002 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · YR02 CKD
2002 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26/04/2002. Recorded mileage 195,800 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1396cc
YR02 CKD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 195,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
YR02 CKD Mileage History
- 12/04/2023180,260 mi
- 05/05/2023180,267 mi+7 mi
- 01/05/2024189,403 mi+9,136 mi
- 29/04/2025195,800 mi+6,397 mi
- 29/04/2025195,800 mi
Average of roughly 7,588 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YR02 CKD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Rover 45 (YR02 CKD) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (YR02 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as YR02CKD.
MINI
COOPER
BMW
118
RENAULT
TRAFIC
MERCEDES-BENZ
A-CLASS
VOLKSWAGEN
TOUAREG
AUDI
Q7
AUDI
A1
AUDI
A1
PORSCHE
911 CARRERA 4 GTS S-A
MERCEDES-BENZ
C
FIAT
FIORINO
TESLA
MODEL S