2005 Rover 45 1.8L Petrol · BJ05 XKB
2005 Rover 45 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2005. Recorded mileage 66,914 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1796cc
BJ05 XKB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/01/2024
- 66,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
BJ05 XKB Mileage History
- 07/01/202256,358 mi
- 07/01/202256,358 mi
- 10/01/202361,257 mi+4,899 mi
- 07/01/202466,914 mi+5,657 mi
Average of roughly 5,280 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
BJ05 XKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 45 (BJ05 XKB) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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