2004 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · FM04 FGF
2004 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/06/2004. Recorded mileage 115,414 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,414 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
FM04 FGF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/08/2023
- 115,414 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.
FM04 FGF Mileage History
- 23/08/2021109,602 mi
- 25/08/2021109,602 mi
- 22/08/2022111,992 mi+2,390 mi
- 22/08/2023115,414 mi+3,422 mi
Average of roughly 2,912 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FM04 FGF 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 2004 Rover 45 (FM04 FGF) between August 2021 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2023 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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