2004 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · AP04 EEG
2004 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 13/08/2004. Recorded mileage 136,045 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1396cc
AP04 EEG Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2024
- 136,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (33 mentions)
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.
AP04 EEG Mileage History
- 08/08/200717,260 mi
- 12/08/200823,418 mi+6,158 mi
- 15/08/200928,452 mi+5,034 mi
- 16/09/201033,500 mi+5,048 mi
- 17/09/201033,500 mi
- 16/09/201136,054 mi+2,554 mi
- 13/09/201239,340 mi+3,286 mi
- 15/09/201239,340 mi
- 11/09/201348,514 mi+9,174 mi
- 11/09/201348,514 mi
- 28/08/201454,527 mi+6,013 mi
- 28/08/201454,529 mi+2 mi
- 04/09/201570,077 mi+15,548 mi
- 08/09/201570,274 mi+197 mi
- 05/09/201679,138 mi+8,864 mi
- 15/09/201679,154 mi+16 mi
- 24/04/201780,464 mi+1,310 mi
- 02/03/201883,739 mi+3,275 mi
- 15/02/201987,689 mi+3,950 mi
- 19/02/201987,715 mi+26 mi
- 11/02/202095,283 mi+7,568 mi
- 16/02/2021101,903 mi+6,620 mi
- 18/02/2021101,907 mi+4 mi
- 22/02/2022107,207 mi+5,300 mi
- 19/03/2022107,209 mi+2 mi
- 24/03/2023113,641 mi+6,432 mi
- 24/03/2023113,641 mi
- 19/03/2024136,045 mi+22,404 mi
- 19/03/2024136,045 mi
Average of roughly 7,150 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
AP04 EEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 45 (AP04 EEG) between August 2007 and March 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (33 issues), Brakes (28 issues), Lighting (24 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 95 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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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