2005 Rover 45 1.6L Petrol · PY54 HTV
2005 Rover 45 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/01/2005. Recorded mileage 114,203 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 45
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Carlisle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1588cc
PY54 HTV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/05/2023
- 114,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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.
PY54 HTV Mileage History
- 26/04/2022109,404 mi
- 16/05/2023114,203 mi+4,799 mi
Average of roughly 4,552 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
PY54 HTV 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 2005 Rover 45 (PY54 HTV) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 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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