ROVER 452005 · 1.6L Petrol
Vehicle Insight Summary
This 2005 ROVER 45 is a Petrol vehicle with a 1588cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 82,300.
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1588cc
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Rover 45 (MF05 ACV) from 2005 show a total of 5 MOT tests between June 2023 and June 2025.
Across its entire MOT history, this Rover has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.
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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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