2005 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · KR05 YBT
2005 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/08/2005. Recorded mileage 70,288 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1588cc
KR05 YBT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 70,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
KR05 YBT Mileage History
- 07/07/202264,718 mi
- 07/07/202366,810 mi+2,092 mi
- 01/08/202468,601 mi+1,791 mi
- 11/07/202570,288 mi+1,687 mi
Average of roughly 1,850 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
KR05 YBT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 45 (KR05 YBT) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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