2001 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · YR51 VHP
2001 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2001. Recorded mileage 37,827 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1396cc
YR51 VHP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2022
- 37,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
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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.
YR51 VHP Mileage History
- 13/01/202236,283 mi
- 13/01/202236,283 mi
- 15/12/202237,827 mi+1,544 mi
Average of roughly 1,677 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
YR51 VHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Rover 45 (YR51 VHP) between January 2022 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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.
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