2004 Rover 45 1.4L Petrol · OV04 YAH
2004 Rover 45 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07/05/2004. Recorded mileage 83,999 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/09/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1396cc
OV04 YAH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2021
- 83,999 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.
OV04 YAH Mileage History
- 13/09/202183,992 mi
- 17/09/202183,999 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 621 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
OV04 YAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Rover 45 (OV04 YAH) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2021 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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