2004 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · AF54 UPC
2004 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/09/2004. Recorded mileage 96,789 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1796cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
AF54 UPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 96,789 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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AF54 UPC Mileage History
- 15/08/202286,467 mi
- 15/08/202286,469 mi+2 mi
- 15/08/202391,564 mi+5,095 mi
- 02/08/202492,330 mi+766 mi
- 01/09/202596,789 mi+4,459 mi
Average of roughly 3,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF54 UPC 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 2004 Rover 45 (AF54 UPC) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 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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