2005 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · BX05 OYB
2005 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 46,233 miles. MOT expired on 09 Mar 2013.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Mar 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BX05 OYB Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/11/2013
- 46,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
BX05 OYB Mileage History
- 07/03/200816,961 mi
- 07/03/200816,961 mi
- 09/03/200923,464 mi+6,503 mi
- 10/03/200923,464 mi
- 01/03/201030,594 mi+7,130 mi
- 01/03/201030,594 mi
- 26/02/201136,580 mi+5,986 mi
- 08/03/201240,422 mi+3,842 mi
- 04/11/201346,233 mi+5,811 mi
Average of roughly 5,170 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
BX05 OYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 45 (BX05 OYB) between March 2008 and November 2013.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “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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- 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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