2005 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · BX55 FMM
2005 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 33,805 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1396cc
BX55 FMM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 33,805 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.
BX55 FMM Mileage History
- 18/09/202433,691 mi
- 09/09/202533,803 mi+112 mi
- 18/09/202533,805 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 114 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BX55 FMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Rover 45 (BX55 FMM) between September 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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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