2004 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · AY54 XYG
2004 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2004. Recorded mileage 68,379 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1589cc
AY54 XYG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2023
- 68,379 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.
AY54 XYG Mileage History
- 15/10/202167,862 mi
- 22/02/202368,379 mi+517 mi
Average of roughly 381 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
AY54 XYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 45 (AY54 XYG) between October 2021 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 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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