2005 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · HT05 KBK
2005 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05/07/2005. Recorded mileage 39,798 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1588cc
HT05 KBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 39,798 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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HT05 KBK Mileage History
- 21/09/202124,285 mi
- 21/09/202124,285 mi
- 29/09/202226,049 mi+1,764 mi
- 11/07/202428,018 mi+1,969 mi
- 22/07/202539,798 mi+11,780 mi
Average of roughly 4,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT05 KBK 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 2005 Rover 45 (HT05 KBK) between September 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 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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