2004 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · OY54 NWB
2004 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/09/2004. Recorded mileage 75,218 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,218 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
OY54 NWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2023
- 75,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
OY54 NWB Mileage History
- 28/09/202170,674 mi
- 16/09/202272,491 mi+1,817 mi
- 16/09/202272,491 mi
- 03/10/202375,218 mi+2,727 mi
- 03/10/202375,218 mi
Average of roughly 2,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY54 NWB 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 2004 Rover 45 (OY54 NWB) between September 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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