2004 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · AY54 XYR
2004 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2004. Recorded mileage 87,742 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1588cc
AY54 XYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 87,742 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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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 XYR Mileage History
- 22/08/202287,018 mi
- 22/08/202287,020 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/202387,298 mi+278 mi
- 22/08/202487,629 mi+331 mi
- 14/08/202587,742 mi+113 mi
Average of roughly 243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY54 XYR 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 (AY54 XYR) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 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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